04/08/2021

Over 3000 Public Wi-Fi spots launched in city

In its efforts towards further accelerating ‘Digital Telangana’, Government of Telangana today commemorated 3000+ public Wi-Fi hotspots in Hyderabad as part of the Hy-Fi project in collaboration with ACT Fibernet. Launched in the presence of Shri. K. T. Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries, and IT & Commerce, Govt. of Telangana, Mr. Jayesh Rajan, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana government, Mr. Bala Malladi, Chief Executive Officer, Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd and other dignitaries, and officials. The pandemic has propelled the adoption of digital platforms among citizens in the country, and it is expected that the demand for internet accessibility will grow by manifolds in the coming years. Installation of Wi-Fi hotspots is an ideal solution to enable more people stay connected and provide the benefits of internet. With this launch, Hyderabad becomes one of the first cities in India to deploy public wi-fi network at such a large scale.

04/08/2021

Hyderabad has largest free public wi-fi network: KTR

Addressing an event here on Wednesday to commemorate the over 3,000 public wi-fi hotspots, IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao said Hyderabad is now home to India’s largest free wi-fi network. “You have done a fabulous job,” he said, appreciating the company that implemented the project pro bono. He said efforts should now be aimed at leveraging the infrastructure to help people through this pandemic, by way of launching e-health and telemedicine initiatives.

04/08/2021

Govt of Telangana dedicates 3000+ public Wi-Fi hotspots powered by ACT Fibernet to citizens of Hyderabad

In its efforts towards further accelerating ‘Digital Telangana’, Government of Telangana today commemorated 3000+ public Wi-Fi hotspots in Hyderabad as part of the Hy-Fi project in collaboration with ACT Fibernet. Launched in the presence of Shri. K. T. Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries, and IT & Commerce, Govt. of Telangana, Mr. Jayesh Rajan, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana government, Mr. Bala Malladi, Chief Executive Officer, Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd and other dignitaries, and officials.