Ok-FON secures Centre’s licence to arrange infra

By Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Fibre Optic Network (Ok-FON) Ltd has secured the Centre’s licence to arrange infrastructure for the state authorities’s venture to bridge digital divide.The Infrastructure Providers Category-1 (IP-1) licence granted by the division of telecommunications permits Ok-FON to keep up property comparable to darkish fibre, proper of method, duct area and tower.

An official assertion mentioned the “state’s proud project” has obtained operational sanction. It is anticipating web service supplier licence quickly. “K-FON project is a bold statement that internet is people’s right. It provides high-speed internet for free or at subsidised rate,” it mentioned. The venture goals to keep away from exploitation of shoppers by personal cable networks and cell service suppliers.

It can be carried out by way of the ability and IT departments. The first section will cowl 1,000 authorities establishments in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts.