PM-WANI Registration Online | Public Wi-Fi License

Empowering Every Corner of India with Wi-Fi

Apply for PM-WANI registration from DoT India. Become a Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA) or App Provider. No registration fee. Easy and fast online process.

Join the Public Wi-Fi revolution. Get your PM-WANI registration to become a PDOA or App Provider and provide affordable internet in your community.

The flagship scheme to democratize internet access in India. Register for free to provide high-speed, affordable public Wi-Fi through the PM-WANI framework.

PM-WANI (Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) is an ambitious scheme launched by the Government of India to revolutionize the broadband landscape. It aims to provide high-speed internet to everyone, especially in remote and rural areas, by creating a massive network of public Wi-Fi hotspots. The scheme allows anyone—from a large company to a small kirana store owner—to participate in providing internet services.

The PM-WANI framework is designed to be highly interoperable. A user can discover and connect to any PM-WANI hotspot across the country using a single app. For providers, the scheme removes the heavy licensing barriers of traditional ISPs, making it incredibly easy and affordable to start a public Wi-Fi business.

QuickTaxperts provides specialized assistance for PM-WANI registrations. We help you choose the right role (PDOA, PDO, or App Provider), manage the online registration on the Saral Sanchar portal, and connect you with technical partners who provide the necessary WANI-compliant software and hardware.

• Category: Telecom & Tech
• Allows for selling internet in small 'sachet' packs (e.g., ₹2 for 1 hour).
• No requirement to pay a percentage of revenue (Zero AGR).
• Promotes local entrepreneurship and employment.
• Ensures secure and authenticated access for users.
• No registration fee and no bank guarantees required
• Become a Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA)
• Launch your own Public Wi-Fi App
• Open to Companies, LLPs, and even small entrepreneurs

The PM-WANI Ecosystem

Which role is right for you?

• PDO (Public Data Office): The smallest unit, like a local shop. No registration needed. They just buy a WANI-compliant router and internet from a PDOA.
• PDOA (Aggregator): The central hub. They manage multiple PDOs, handle billing, and coordinate with the DoT. Requires mandatory registration.
• App Provider: Develops the mobile app that users use to find and pay for Wi-Fi. Requires mandatory registration.
• Central Registry: Maintained by C-DOT, this repository tracks all registered PDOAs and App Providers.

Eligibility and applicability

We check applicability before filing so the selected registration, licence, or compliance route matches your facts.

• Indian Companies registered under the Companies Act.
• Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
• Registered Partnership firms.
• Societies and Trusts.
• Proprietorship firms (only for the PDO role, which doesn't require DoT registration).

Documents required

Document requirements vary by entity type, state, premises, and authority. These are the usual groups we verify before submission.

• Mandatory Documents: Certificate of Incorporation / Registration.; PAN Card of the Entity.; Aadhaar and PAN of the Authorized Signatory.; Board Resolution / Letter of Authorization.; Details of the proposed area of operation.; Shareholding Pattern of the company.

Our PM-WANI Registration Workflow

Joining the digital revolution in four steps.

• Step 1: Role Selection: Helping you decide whether to become an Aggregator (PDOA) or an App Provider based on your technical capacity.
• Step 2: Saral Sanchar Filing: Registering the entity on the DoT portal and filing the PM-WANI registration application.
• Step 3: Technical Integration: Coordinating with the Central Registry (C-DOT) to ensure your systems are WANI-compliant.
• Step 4: Activation: Once the 'Certificate of Registration' is issued, you can officially start onboarding PDOs and providing services.

Deliverables

After completion, we share organized acknowledgements, references, and next-step guidance for banking, renewals, or future filings.

• PM-WANI Registration Certificate (PDOA/App Provider)
• DoT Portal Access Credentials
• List of WANI-compliant technical partners
• Operational guidelines for the PM-WANI framework

Expert review

PM-WANI Registration Online | Public Wi-Fi License content is reviewed by QuickTaxperts Digital Team, Digital Connectivity Specialists.

• Checklist-led review
• Document pre-verification
• Authority-specific next steps

Frequently asked questions

These quick answers cover common planning questions before you request a checklist or quote.

• What is PM-WANI?: PM-WANI is a government scheme to increase Wi-Fi hotspots across India by allowing small shops and businesses to provide internet services without heavy licenses.
• Who is a PDOA?: A Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA) is a registered entity that manages multiple small Wi-Fi points (PDOs) and handles their billing and authentication.
• Do I need an ISP license for PM-WANI?: No. PM-WANI is a separate registration that doesn't require a full ISP license, though PDOAs must buy their bandwidth from licensed ISPs/TSPs.
• Is there any registration fee?: No, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has waived all registration and processing fees for PM-WANI to encourage participation.
• How does a user pay for PM-WANI Wi-Fi?: Users can download any PM-WANI compliant app, find a nearby hotspot, and pay for small data packs (coupons) through UPI or other digital methods.
• Can a small shop owner start this?: Yes! A shop owner can become a 'PDO' (Public Data Office) without any registration. They just need to partner with a registered PDOA.
• What is the validity of the registration?: The registration is generally valid for 10 years and is renewable.
• Do I need to pay revenue-sharing to the government?: No. Unlike traditional ISPs, PM-WANI registered entities do not have any revenue-sharing (AGR) obligations with the government.