
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI): RailTel has launched Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme-based access of its public WiFi services across 100 railway stations, the Rail PSU said in a statement on Monday. The soft launch of this public friendly services was done by Puneet Chawla Chairman and Managing Director, RailTel, at a programme held here on Monday.
Later, PM-WANI based access of RailTel’s public Wi-Fi services would be extended to all 6,102 railway stations (where Wi-Fi facility is already available) in phases by the end of June 2022.
To access this WiFi network, presently android-based mobile app named ‘Wi-DOT’ can be used which is available on Google Play Store. PM-WANI is an ambitious programme of the Department of Telecom, Government of India, to connect all silo Wi-Fi networks for ease of use and proliferate broadband usage for masses. ''RailTel being the most widespread integrated WiFi network of country supporting the largest footfall of Wi-Fi users is taking an anchor role in entire PM-WANI eco-system,'' said Chawla.
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Source: PTI