The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released a Consultation Paper on the “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India”. The Consultation Paper reviews the existing regulatory framework and identifies challenges affecting the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks. It also invites comments from stakeholders on measures to accelerate the growth of public Wi-Fi infrastructure across the country.
The Ministry of Communication said that the Consultation Paper covers the key areas, including an overview of the Public Wi-Fi ecosystem in other countries and key takeaways from international experiences and global best practices. The paper also covers assessment of the current status of Public Wi-Fi in India, including deployment trends and demand patterns, Identification of key issues and challenges affecting Public Wi-Fi proliferation in the country and others. The Ministry also said that the Consultation Paper has been placed on TRAI’s Website. It added that written comments on the consultation paper are invited from stakeholders by the 25th of next month and counter-comments by the 8th of June.
