New Delhi, April 27 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on the "Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India", inviting stakeholder comments on measures to accelerate deployment and improve the viability of public Wi-Fi infrastructure across the country.

The paper undertakes a comprehensive review of the existing regulatory framework governing public Wi-Fi and flags key bottlenecks that have constrained large-scale expansion, despite rising data demand and the government's broader digital inclusion push.

The Consultation Paper covers key areas including the overview of the Public Wi-Fi ecosystem in other countries and key takeaways from international experiences and global best practice...