The Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) framework aims to accelerate proliferation of internet services by setting up public Wi-Fi Hotspots in the country with the objective of building digital India and consequential benefits thereon. sUnder the PM-WANI framework, Public Data Offices (PDOs) establish, operate and maintain WANI compliant Wi-Fi Hotspots based on their techno-commercial considerations and deliver internet services to subscribers. PDOs need to partner with ... Introduction to PM-WANI Broadband is no more a buzzword of technical meetings and forums; it has become a necessity of every individual aspiring to connect with the fast-evolving information world. Governments around the world have recognized the importance of its far-reaching impact on social and economic development of people and public broadband networks are being set up in every part of the globe now-a-days. As per the latest statistics, the internet broadband density in the rural areas ... The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Department of Telecom (DoT) to proliferate Broadband through Public Wi-Fi networks under the framework of the Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) on 9th December 2020. Apply to become a PDO under the PM-WANI initiative, providing broadband services through public Wi-Fi hotspots for enhanced internet accessibility.
