Bangalore, India – November 2025 – Indio Networks participated in the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) APAC Summit 2025 in Bangalore, a regional initiative under IEEE’s global mission to bridge the digital divide. The summit convened stakeholders from technology, policy, research, and industry to explore sustainable models for expanding connectivity to underserved communities across the Asia-Pacific region.
As a technology company dedicated to open, scalable, and affordable wireless solutions, Indio Networks shared perspectives on how open networking standards and community-centric broadband models can solve the economics of rural and remote connectivity.
Key Discussion Themes at IEEE CTU
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Disaggregated Open Hardware Architecture Decoupling proprietary hardware from software stacks enables local service providers to build carrier-grade networks at a fraction of traditional capex.
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Energy-Efficient Rural Access Points Engineering low-power, solar-ready outdoor Wi-Fi equipment capable of enduring extreme thermal conditions without active air conditioning.
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Standardized Interoperability Aligning with global open frameworks (IEEE 802.11be, OpenWiFi, Passpoint) to guarantee vendor neutrality and prevent proprietary lock-in for municipal deployments.
“Bridging the digital divide is not merely an engineering challenge; it is an economic model challenge. By championing open standards, Indio ensures that local entrepreneurs and community operators can deploy robust networks sustainably.”
Advancing Research & Standard Development
Indio Networks continues to collaborate with IEEE study groups, university research centers, and international working bodies to contribute field-tested data on propagation models, mesh networking resilience, and open management APIs in diverse operating environments.
