TRAI releases consultation paper on proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on 27 April 2026 released a consultation paper on 'Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India', inviting comments by 25 May 2026 and counter-comments by 8 June 2026.
Summary
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a consultation paper on the 'Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India' on 27 April 2026, reviewing the regulatory framework and challenges holding back public Wi-Fi. The paper examines international best practices, the roles of Central and State governments, local bodies, telecom and internet service providers and private entities, and issues of authorisation, authentication, roaming and billing. Written comments are invited from stakeholders by 25 May 2026 and counter-comments by 8 June 2026.
Key facts
- Released
- 27 April 2026, TRAI
- Paper
- Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India
- Issues
- Authorisation, authentication, roaming, billing; stakeholder roles
- Comments due
- 25 May 2026
- Counter-comments due
- 8 June 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which body released the consultation paper on 'Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India' on 27 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
TRAI released the consultation paper and invited comments by 25 May 2026.
By what date are written comments invited on TRAI's April 2026 consultation paper on public Wi-Fi?
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Correct answer: A — 25 May 2026
Comments are due by 25 May 2026; counter-comments by 8 June 2026.