Wi-Fi penetration continues to lag in India despite govt, telcos’ efforts: DST Secretary

Wifi penetration in India continues to lag behind despite several efforts by the government and telecom operators, a top official of the Department of Science and Technology said on Thursday. While speaking at a Broadband India Forum (BIF) event on World Wifi day, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary Abhay Karandikar said the absence of an ubiquitous backend telecom infrastructure is restricting the growth of wifi penetration in India despite advancement in the technology and availability of spectrum.