New Delhi, India – June 2025 – Indio Networks, a leading Indian OEM delivering open and affordable connectivity solutions, participated in the World Wi-Fi Day 2025 conference organized by the Broadband India Forum (BIF). The event focused on advancing digital inclusion and strengthening India’s public Wi-Fi ecosystem.
Industry leaders, telecom regulators, policy makers, and infrastructure providers gathered to discuss strategies for accelerating broadband reach, highlighting the Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) as a transformative policy vehicle for nationwide connectivity.
“Public Wi-Fi remains one of the most cost-effective and scalable mechanisms to deliver high-capacity broadband to the next billion users. Indio is committed to building the hardware, software, and compliance tools that make PM-WANI seamless for PDOs, PDOAs, and App Providers across the country.”
Key Takeaways from the Summit
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Lowering Total Cost of Ownership Indio’s indigenous access points and cloud controller architecture dramatically reduce capex and opex, enabling small businesses (kirana stores, tea stalls, community centers) to become profitable Public Data Offices (PDOs).
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Carrier-Grade Security & Compliance Native support for DoT logging compliance, KYC authentication, WPA3 enterprise encryption, and automated session auditing built directly into UniBox appliances.
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Monetization & Roaming Synergy Demonstrating how integration between PM-WANI and WBA OpenRoaming allows international and domestic travelers to access local Wi-Fi hotspots frictionlessly while generating recurring revenue for operators.
Empowering Grassroots Telecom Entrepreneurs
Through its turnkey PM-WANI stack, Indio Networks has enabled hundreds of local ISPs and tech startups to establish profitable public Wi-Fi networks in Tier 2/3 cities and rural hamlets, driving grassroots digital entrepreneurship across India.
