This Wi-Fi network of RailTel can be accessed using the Android mobile app Wi-DOT. This app is available on Google Play Store. This app has been made in collaboration with C-DOT.
Passengers will now be able to use free Wi-Fi at railway stations in a better way than before. RailTel has started public Wi-Fi service under the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme. At present, it has started at 100 railway stations across the country.
This information has been given in a statement issued by RailTel. It has been said that this facility has started at 100 railway stations in 22 states. Of these, 71 stations are of A1 category. While there are 29 railway stations of A category.
This is how RailTel’s Wi-Fi network can
be accessed using Wi-DOT, a mobile app with Android. This app is available on Google Play Store. This app has been made in collaboration with C-DOT. Apart from this, this Wi-Fi can also be used by selecting RailWire Service Set Identifier at railway stations.
The PM-Vani service will be expanded to all 6,102 railway stations by the end of June, 2022. This facility will be started at 1,000 railway stations by June 10 and at 3,000 railway stations by June 20. While this service will be available at all 6,102 stations till June 30, 2022.
What is PM-WANI Scheme
In order to promote the use of broadband among the general public, the Department of Telecom has started the PM-WANI scheme. Its main purpose is to provide Wi-Fi facility in all public places. Through this scheme, citizens across the country can be connected to the Internet. Its framework has been designed and developed by C-DOT.
Through this, small shopkeepers can set up public data offices and can provide their service to the last mile. This will make it easier for them to do business and grow.
