‘Internet for every household’ project to be launched soon in Hyderabad
1 month ago

‘Internet for every household’ project to be launched soon in Hyderabad

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state government is set to provide internet connectivity to every household in phases through the Telangana Fiber Grid project at a minimal cost of Rs 300. Officials say the internet rollout will enable rural residents to access smart TVs and allow students to take online tutorials. According to a short-term tender floated by Telangana Technology Services in September, the T-Fiber project aims to establish a high-speed broadband network to connect over 3.5 crore people and institutions. The tender sought managed service providers to conduct Proof of Concept testing in designated villages where the project had been implemented on a pilot basis.

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