The long-awaited free Wi-Fi connectivity has finally been readied in Kochi metro trains, and commuters will be able to download data at 5 to 10 Mbps speed during the course of the journey.
Addressing the media here on Tuesday, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) managing director Loknath Behera said commuters could utilise their travel time either for working online or for entertainment. “At present, 4G network is being used to provide Wi-Fi connectivity. It will be upgraded to 5G network once the service is widely available. Aimed at ensuring user data privacy, care has been taken not to share user credentials with any outside agency as per statutory guidelines. Provision for seamless Wi-Fi inside trains will enhance the overall travel experience of commuters,” he added.
The project was being implemented by KMRL to promote the Digital India Campaign, in association with a Thiruvananthapuram-based company, a registered operator under the Department of Telecommunications, to offer Wi-Fi services to the public, he said.
