Select Delhi Metro Stations to Soon Get Public Wi-Fi Facility

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By Indo-Asian News Service | Updated: 21 May 2015 10:14 IST
Select Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat, would soon be Wi-Fi zones, an official said on Wednesday.

According to an official statement, five Delhi Metro stations - Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Vishwavidyalaya, Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas - have been identified for setting up of the services initially.

The announcement was made following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Delhi Metro and the Rail Tel Corporation of India on Wednesday.

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"As per the MoU, the installation of the equipments is expected to be completed within the next seven months," the statement said.

"Delhi Metro is exploring the possibilities of introducing Wi-Fi based Internet facilities at its stations as well as trains. This MoU is the first step towards that direction," it added.

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According to the statement, Rail Tel shall conduct the necessary surveys, install equipments and carry out maintenance of the installed infrastructure.

DMRC had early last month submitted a 'Request For Proposals' from mobile operators to install Wi-Fi hotspots at stations and trains in this regard.

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The move was then said to be aimed at providing a tech edge to the rapidly expanding network, which currently stands at around 193km, and the burgeoning smartphone users.

"This was a long standing demand of the commuters. We have asked mobile operators to submit their proposals and will check feasibility and other parameters after that," an official had then said.

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The deadline for the companies has been set around the end of May, the official had added.

Earlier this year, the DMRC had launched a unique initiative through which Android users could earn reward points which can be later redeemed to recharge their metro smart cards.

 

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