Spread the net: To radically expand internet access, Trai must make full use of Wi-Fi networks

Internet access can enable Indians to leapfrog stages in development. A good indicator of its growing importance is the promise of free access made by politicians in Uttar Pradesh’s elections ending today.

Given this backdrop, telecom regulator Trai needs to be complimented for catalysing a public debate over the last eight months on ways to enhance broadband penetration through wireless fidelity, or Wi-Fi, networks.

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