When it comes to the concept of digital India, it’s the presence of Wi-Fi connection and the access that comes along with it that moves it forward. However, that’s only possible if general public can properly access the services. To facilitate this, WANI or Wi-Fi Access Network Interface came into existence.
A recent guideline, it has paved the way for a truly digital India. Through this article, we are going to inform you about its framework. Through this article, you’ll know what is WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework and why you need to know about it.
Internet is possible through several means, and through different media and through different forms of hardware. However, the consumer access to broadband is only suitable for them if they have it through public Wireless access points.
These access points would allow anyone to have access to internet, at any given time via Wi-Fi. That’s what’s covered in the WANI framework. Introduced as the WANI scheme by the Prime Minister of India on 11th December 2020, its goal is to:
To make the point even simple, it’s a move to make internet accessible to all, anywhere, anytime, and of good quality.
As you already might’ve surmised, it’s a way to provide mostly free internet to people in public places. That’s why, there are multiple modules at play here. These elements are working together for the purpose of implementing WANI scheme in the best way possible.
Having internet access is the difference between success and failure nowadays. With WANI, as a consumer, you have a way to get quality internet access while you’re on the road.
And, as an internet service provider, you have a way provide internet services in ways you couldn’t before. Because there is no license fee involved, all you need is equipment and the will and desire to expand and that’s it, you can just move forward and make one of those WANI access points your own.
To establish WANI access point, you have to register as an app provider / Public Data office Aggregator (PDOA). The details that you’re required to enter are as follows:
If you want to provide internet access via Wi-Fi access points, you have to develop and app. And to get legal right to do so, you have to obtain PM WANI Registration. It’s a brave new license in this brave new country. So, go ahead and apply for WANI registration.
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