Top Wi-Fi Hotspots in india.
India is the world’s second largest Internet user after China. From work to online shopping and socializing, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. This necessity has revolutionized the country and increased the demand for wireless networks and subsequently for portable Wi-Fi devices and 4G-compatible smart phones
About Wi-Fi hotspots
Wi-Fi or wireless hotspots are wireless access points that provide Internet access to devices like smart phones, laptops, and tablets. A hotspot can be established by setting up a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). These are generally found in public locations like malls, hotels, cafes, and airports. Most public hotspots are available for free; however, some service providers require users to pay for the Wi-Fi usage. Moreover, devices like smart phones can also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Advantages of hotspots
A wireless hotspot offers numerous benefits. It is able to provide Internet access to multiple devices, such as smart phones and laptops. The connectivity of a hotspot is faster than that of cellular data. Furthermore, ts availability at public locations enables users to access the Web without any charges. Apart from this, they are advantageous to businesses as well; places like cafes and hotels that provide free Wi-Fi facility tend to attract more customers and gain an edge over their competitors.
Top Wi-Fi hotspots in the country
The Wi-Fi services providers mentioned below also offer wireless connectivity across various public locations across India:
The Indian Railways has partnered with the technology giant Google to offer free Wi-Fi services at400 railway stations across India. Mumbai Central railway station was the first location to receive the free Wi-Fi facility. The project utilizes Google’s Fiber technology that facilitates Internet speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbit/s). Users are able to access this wireless network by using the special One Time Password (OTP). They are offered high-speed connectivity for the initial 30 minutes, after which the speeds are dropped.
- Ozone Networks Limited
Ozone is India’s largest public Wi-Fi service provider. It has around 6,500 hotspots across India. The largest multiplex chain in India, PVR Limited, tied-up with Ozone to offer free Wi-Fi facilities to people at PVR properties. Ozone is headquartered at Gurugram in Delhi. It has partnerships with various restaurants, airports, hospitals, coffee shops, and educational institutions.
- JioNet
JioNet is the hotspot of one of the most affordable and superior telecom operators—Reliance Jio. To use this hotspot, users simply need to download the JioNet app that is available for both Android and iOS devices. The app uses the user’s location and displays nearby hotspots. It also adds the Jio public Wi-Fi profile, thereby allowing the user to connect to a nearby Wi-Fi network without entering any settings. However, the user is required to have a Jio account to use the JioNet hotspot. These hotspots are available at Bengaluru and Mumbai, among other areas in India.
With the advancement of the Internet and 4G services, India is headed towards a bright, technologically savvy future. The government strives to provide free Wi-Fi access to a majority of the Indian population. This step will not only increase digital literacy but also lead to the overall development of the country.
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