Archive · 16 Jun 2025
TRAI Implements Tariff Cap for Affordable Public Wi-Fi
The government wants to make public Wi-Fi cheaper.
TRAI, a government agency, has set a rule for Wi-Fi providers.
They can't charge more than double the cost of regular home internet for the same speed, up to 200 Mbps.
This helps people afford Wi-Fi in public places.
The new rule also aims to ensure both small businesses and internet companies make some money and will help spread internet access to more people.
TRAI capped tariffs for public Wi-Fi under the PM-WANI scheme.
The cap limits tariffs to twice the retail broadband rate for up to 200 Mbps.
The goal is to make public Wi-Fi more affordable.
The move follows concerns about the high cost of internet connectivity.
The framework aims to facilitate sustainable growth of public Wi-Fi.
- Who
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- What
- TRAI capped tariffs for public Wi-Fi services under PM-WANI.
- When
- The order was recently implemented.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To keep public Wi-Fi affordable and facilitate the growth of the PM-WANI initiative.
Service Providers
TRAI
Cost of Connectivity
Service Providers
High cost of internet connectivity
TRAI
TRAI set a price cap to address this issue.
- Regulatory Body
- TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)
- Affected Service
- Public Wi-Fi (PM-WANI)
- Pricing Cap
- Twice the retail broadband rate (up to 200 Mbps)
- Program
- PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface)
- Date of Announcement
- June 16, 2025
