CSC network to become largest provider of WANI WiFi hotspots in rural IndiaThe initiative by the government-run network of digital kiosks will provide a major boost by immediately onboarding around 200,000 hotspots...
11 Dec, 2020, 09.09 PM IST
Public WiFi hotspots in India to reach 21 lakh by 2021: DigiAnalysysTelecom operators have promised the government to install 10 lakh WiFi hotspots by December this year.
22 Aug, 2019, 07.34 PM IST
BSNL plans voice telephony over WiFi services with ‘Carpet’ networkState-owned telco is upbeat and looking to begin rollout of free-of-charge airwaves in tier II-III cities and highways.
05 Jan, 2019, 07.25 AM IST
Drawn by talent pool here, Ruckus Networks may make from IndiaRuckus Networks may consider making hardware in India to benefit from the research facilities and resources in the country.
03 Oct, 2018, 11.03 AM IST
Telcos to submit new public wifi model by Monday: DoT SecyA senior representative of a telecom operator, who did not wish to be identified, said that if DoT approves their model then 10 lakh wifi h...
07 Sep, 2018, 05.36 PM IST
Telcos oppose government wooing unlicensed entities for WiFiWhile the govt is looking to showcase Digital India by offering sops to push rollout of public Wifi before elections 2019, Indian telcos ar...
07 Jul, 2018, 07.46 AM IST
After Delhi, Android app Linq plans to make Jaipur and Dehradun WiFi enabledThe startup, which is compliant with the WiFi Access Network Interface (WANI) TRAI aims to enable free WiFi across the country by 2023 arme...
26 Apr, 2018, 08.27 PM IST
Public Wifi Hotspots in Bengaluru by January 26Honeycomb and D-VoiS have offered to install hotspots at 2,555 locations each in Benglauru, Mysuru and Kalaburagi. ACT Fibernet has offered...
14 Dec, 2017, 11.37 AM IST
Startups queue up for Trai’s public WiFi pilotThese’pay-as-you-go’ PDOs will deal in sachet-sized data packs, offering broadband connectivity to price-sensitive consumers at a fraction ...
13 Jul, 2017, 12.36 AM IST
Trai issues draft design of public WiFi network systemUnder the proposed system, any entity with valid pan number will be able to set up public data offices (PDOs), similar to PCOs of yesteryea...
12 Jul, 2017, 11.09 PM IST
Bharti Airtel in talks with Google for WiFi hotspotsGoogle India spokesperson said the company is talking to all venue owners and service providers for Gstation as a full stack Wifi solution ...
06 Jun, 2017, 01.57 AM IST
BSNL earmarks Rs 4,300-cr capex for FY18, plans 75K WiFi sitesBSNL has already installed around 5,000 WiFi hotspots. 35,000 more will be installed this fiscal and it is planning to add another 35,000 l...
06 Apr, 2017, 11.22 PM IST
BSNL launches unlimited local and STD calls at Rs 144The telecom service provider was also taking up several initiatives including launch of 4,400 WiFi hotspots across the country.
31 Dec, 2016, 05.46 PM IST
TRAI explores framework for wide deployment of public WiFiThe regulator said that it is also exploring monetisation and sustainable business models for public WiFi networks though the consultation ...
16 Nov, 2016, 10.49 PM IST
Digital India: Facebook, BSNL come together to set up 100 WiFi hotspots in rural IndiaFacebook is investing Rs 5 crore per annum for buying bandwidth from BSNL in this joint initiative that also includes IT infrastructure ser...
05 Nov, 2015, 10.38 AM IST
WiFi offered free in public places poses a major security riskAccording to Shubho Halder of Appknox, who conducted exercise at Bengaluru airport, most airports and free WiFi hotspots are a hacker’s par...
20 May, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
- Bharti to enter WiFi space soon
Bharti Airtel, the country’s largest telecom operator by revenues and customers, will soon enter the WiFi business space.
31 Dec, 2009, 01.31 AM IST