PM-WANI public Wi-Fi under DoT, Govt. of India Track application Digital hub in every panchayat
iWINDFI
Internet

PM-WANI public Wi-Fi

Government PM-WANI public Wi-Fi at the hub and the homes around it.

For customers

  • Buy small data packs by UPI, or with a coupon bought at the shop
  • Sign in with your mobile number and an OTP, no app needed
  • Works with the iWINDFI app and other PM-WANI apps
  • See your usage and payments, and report a problem

For the hub owner

  • Earn a share of every Wi-Fi pack sold at your hotspot
  • Sell Wi-Fi coupons at the counter
  • See users, data used and uptime for each hotspot
  • Print a Wi-Fi poster with a QR code for your shop
How it works

At the counter

  1. The customer connects to the hub's Wi-Fi network
  2. The login page opens and they sign in with an OTP
  3. They choose a pack and pay by UPI or coupon
  4. Internet starts at once

What the hub needs

  • Wi-Fi router set up and registered by iWINDFI
  • Power backup (solar panel and battery)
  • A place where people can sit or stand near the hub
Questions

Common questions

Is this public Wi-Fi allowed?

Yes. PM-WANI is a Department of Telecommunications scheme. A shop can offer public Wi-Fi through a registered aggregator such as iWINDFI.

Do customers need to install an app?

No. The login page opens in the phone's browser. The iWINDFI app is optional and lets people connect in one tap.

Offer PM-WANI public Wi-Fi in your village

Apply as a PDO. Our team helps you set up the hub and every service.

What a hub offers

Other services at the hub