PUBLIC WI-FI ECOSYSTEM: PM-WANI authorisations for PDOA and App Providers are governed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and coordinated via the Central Registry (C-DoT).
PM-WANI Consultancy
Public Wi-Fi Network & Authorization
Build and navigate your Public Wi-Fi ecosystem with professional assistance for PM-WANI setup, PDOA registration, App Provider compliance, technical readiness, and Central Registry onboarding.
National interoperable public Wi-Fi grid authorized under DoT framework.
PM-WANI ECOSYSTEM PILLARS
PUBLIC DATA OFFICE (PDO)
Operates Physical Wi-Fi Hotspots
PDO AGGREGATOR (PDOA)
Authorization & Accounting Backend
APP PROVIDER
User Registration & Discovery App
CENTRAL REGISTRY
C-DoT National Registry Database
What is PM-WANI?
PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) is a national framework introduced by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to accelerate broadband penetration through public Wi-Fi hotspots across India.
The PM-WANI service authorization framework creates an open, interoperable architectural environment allowing small merchants, network operators, and aggregators to distribute high-speed internet without requiring traditional spectrum licensing.
Under this framework, multiple independent participants—including Public Data Offices (PDOs), Aggregators (PDOAs), and App Providers—interact via open Wi-Fi Access Network Interfaces overseen by the C-DoT Central Registry.
PM-WANI Ecosystem Flow
Authoritative Repository of PDOA / App / PDO
User Discovery
AAA & Accounting
PM-WANI Core Components Explained
Public Data Office (PDO)
A person or entity that establishes, operates, maintains, and expands Wi-Fi access points compliant with WANI standards for delivering internet services to users.
• Partners with an authorized PDOA
PDO Aggregator (PDOA)
An authorized entity that aggregates Wi-Fi access points established by multiple PDOs and performs authorization, accounting, and upstream bandwidth coordination.
• Maintains central AAA servers
App Provider
Responsible for the software application used for user registration, OTP authentication, discovering compliant hotspots in an area, and enabling single-click access.
• Multi-network roaming support
Central Registry
The central system operated by C-DoT containing authoritative metadata of all active PDOs, registered PDOAs, and authorized App Providers.
• Open API architectural routing
Who Can Apply for PM-WANI?
Based strictly on the statutory framework governed by the Central Government, applicants seeking PDOA or App Provider authorization must satisfy:
PDO vs PDOA vs App Provider
| Component | Primary Role |
|---|---|
| PDO | Operates physical public Wi-Fi access points |
| PDOA | Aggregates PDOs, handles authentication & accounting |
| App Provider | User app for registration, discovery & single-click login |
| Central Registry | C-DoT database maintaining ecosystem metadata |
What Are You Planning to Build?
Select your intended PM-WANI business model to review structural advisory:
Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA) Business
Obtain formal DoT authorization as a PDOA. Set up centralized AAA servers, integrate with C-DoT Central Registry, and aggregate hundreds of localized PDO Wi-Fi hotspots under your brand.
Where Can PM-WANI Be Used?
PM-WANI Application & Onboarding Process
Requirement Assessment
Identify specific PM-WANI role: PDO hotspot deployment, PDOA backend, or App Provider application.
Document Preparation
Collate corporate incorporation records, board resolutions, PAN, and technical architecture specs.
Online Application Filing
Submit the registration dossier through the designated DoT portal mechanism.
Department Scrutiny
Coordinate responses and technical clarifications requested by the concerned government authority.
C-DoT Integration Testing
Undergo security readiness, AAA server verification, and Central Registry API handshake testing.
Authorization Grant
Receive official PM-WANI authorization and commence commercial public Wi-Fi operations.
*Processing timelines and authorization grants depend on statutory scrutiny by the Department of Telecommunications. Approval cannot be guaranteed.
PM-WANI Document Checklist
Typical supporting records required for corporate authorization:
1. Corporate Details
- Certificate of Incorporation (MCA)
- Company PAN Card
- Director Identification (DIN) & PAN
2. Technical Architecture
- Network topology and AAA specs
- WANI-compliant Access Point models
- Upstream ISP connectivity agreements
3. Operational Setup
- Board Resolution for authorized signatory
- Registered office address proof
- Business operational model overview
4. Security Compliance
- User data privacy adherence plan
- Captive portal OTP logging format
- C-DoT compliance undertakings
What We Help With
TeleTax Solutions provides professional regulatory advisory and technical documentation support:
● Requirement Assessment
Evaluating whether your business model requires PDO, PDOA, or App Provider authorization.
● Documentation & KYC
Structuring corporate resolutions, ownership undertakings, and technical network blueprints.
● DoT Portal Support
Guiding digital filing, handling department clarification queries, and tracking authorization status.
● Technical Readiness
Coordinating C-DoT Central Registry API integration, AAA server architecture, and security readiness.
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