PM Wani revival: Trai proposes reduction in high Internet costs by telcos

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Friday proposed reduction in broadband connection rates charged by telcos and Internet service providers (ISPs) from public data offices (PDOs) under the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM Wani) programme.

PDOs are local shops/ retailers, kiranawalas, storekeepers, etc that deploy public Wi-Fi hotspots and connect the last mile under the PM Wani programme.