The Latest Breaking News from KFON

HC’s refusal to admit plea against KFON a slap on Satheesan’s face: CPI(M)

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) weaponizes the High Court's observation to portray the UDF as pro-corporate and anti-State.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

LDF protests against Centre’s trespasses on federalism

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan, accuses Centre of hindering progress of States. Convener E.P. Jayarajan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of subverting legislative power. Accuses Centre of financial strangulation, UDF of playing second fiddle to BJP. LDF on path to scoring third consecutive victory, expanding welfare pension network, KFON project…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

KFON does not entail financial liability to govt.: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan told that the project did not entail any financial liability for the government, as the maintenance costs and loan repayment would be from the revenue earned through the network’s commercial operations.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

KFON Internet connections for general public from this week

The process to provide Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) Internet connections for the general public has begun with the first set of connections expected to be activated this week.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Kerala is rolling out free broadband for its poorest citizens. What’s stopping your government?

The pandemic showed us how digital divides worsen inequality - this project shows they’re not inevitable, says the Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation’s Oommen C Kurian

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023

K-FON Internet connections for public expected to be available from July onwards

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network Internet connections are expected to be available for the general public from July onwards

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

K-FON becomes first portal to Internet for many BPL families

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network, scheduled to be launched on June 5, will benefit 14,000 households in the first phase.

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

Explained | Kerala’s own Internet network and service: KFON

Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) is a radical public-funded project conceived to ensure high-speed Internet access to an entire state

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2022

Govt. forms panel to study monetisation of KFON

Proposal is leasing out the unused fibres to private players after providing Internet connection to BPL families and govt. offices.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

Centre approves K-FON as an ISP

Now K-FON is eligible to provide internet services in State

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022