TRAI Releases 71st Amendment Order on Broadband Tariffs for PDOs

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication Tariff (71st Amendment) Order, 2025, aimed at regulating broadband tariffs for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI Scheme. The order addresses the low proliferation of the PM-WANI scheme due to high internet costs charged by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The new tariff framework mandates that broadband services for PDOs should not exceed twice the retail tariff for similar services, promoting affordability and sustainable growth in public Wi-Fi access.

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