PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 30, 2026
TRAI drafts tariff rules for India’s PM-WANI Wi-Fi scheme
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a draft Telecommunication Tariff Order. This draft aims to establish the regulatory framework for the PM-WANI scheme.
Key Takeaways
- TRAI released a draft Telecommunication Tariff Order on May 30, 2026.
- The draft covers the regulatory framework for the PM-WANI scheme.
- PM-WANI is a public Wi‑Fi initiative, and the tariff order addresses how it will be governed.
Why It Matters
TRAI’s draft order is the first clear step toward a formal tariff framework for PM-WANI, which matters because pricing rules will shape how the scheme is implemented. For the broader connectivity ecosystem, the move shows that India is translating PM-WANI from policy into enforceable regulation through the telecom tariff process. The next concrete signal to watch is the final Telecommunication Tariff Order and any changes TRAI makes to the draft before it is adopted.
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