Kerala, a leader in literacy, has taken a significant stride in the digital realm.
Emerging as the first state to recognize and enforce internet access as a fundamental right.
Recognized as the first state to bridge the digital divide.
Free internet for 2 million families.
Discounted prices for the remaining households.
The government of Kerala, under the leadership of Pinarayi Vijayan, recently launched the Kerala Fiber Optical Network (KFON) as part of its ambitious initiative to narrow the digital divide among its people. Being the only left-wing government in the country, it views this project as an alternative development model.
KFON aims to provide high-speed internet access to every household and government office in the state. By leveraging KFON, the government seeks to enhance e-governance and transform Kerala into a knowledge-based economy. Spanning over 30,000 kilometers, KFON is an optical fiber network that will be made available to cable operators and other service providers.
Government offices are connected to the internet through KFON, while individual households can obtain connections through local private service providers and cable operators.
In the initial phase, the project targets the provision of free high-speed internet to 30,000 government offices and 2 million economically disadvantaged families. Currently, 18,000 government offices and over 2,000 households have already been connected through this system. Additionally, a cable network has been established to provide internet access to 9,000 homes. It is projected that by connecting KFON to mobile towers, the system will achieve 4G and 5G speeds. Free internet access is provided to families below the poverty line, while others can avail of discounted rates.
As a left-wing model, KFON is a collaborative endeavor between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Kerala IIT Infrastructure Council. The project, costing approximately Rs. 1,611 crore, is being implemented by Bharat Electronics Limited, a central government sector undertaking. Announced in 2017, the project commenced its operations in 2019. The objective of the Kerala government, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is to demonstrate that a public sector enterprise can thrive in the telecom sector, traditionally dominated by private operators.
There exists a digital divide between rural and urban areas, resulting in discrepancies in internet speeds. The Kerala government aims to bridge this socio-technical gap and ensure equitable access to high-speed internet for all individuals, irrespective of their geographical location.Enhanced internet speeds in government offices and educational institutions across the state will lead to improved governance, civic services, and education. By promoting e-governance, the government anticipates a reduction in corruption. Furthermore, the Kerala government envisions that this project will bring about significant economic transformations in the state. Notably, only a handful of countries, including Finland, Estonia, France, Spain, Greece, and Costa Rica, have recognized internet access as a fundamental right essential to life.
The government of Kerala, under the leadership of Pinarayi Vijayan, recently launched the Kerala Fiber Optical Network (KFON) as part of its ambitious initiative to narrow the digital divide among its people. Being the only left-wing government in the country, it views this project as an alternative development model.
KFON aims to provide high-speed internet access to every household and government office in the state. By leveraging KFON, the government seeks to enhance e-governance and transform Kerala into a knowledge-based economy. Spanning over 30,000 kilometers, KFON is an optical fiber network that will be made available to cable operators and other service providers.
Government offices are connected to the internet through KFON, while individual households can obtain connections through local private service providers and cable operators.
In the initial phase, the project targets the provision of free high-speed internet to 30,000 government offices and 2 million economically disadvantaged families. Currently, 18,000 government offices and over 2,000 households have already been connected through this system. Additionally, a cable network has been established to provide internet access to 9,000 homes. It is projected that by connecting KFON to mobile towers, the system will achieve 4G and 5G speeds. Free internet access is provided to families below the poverty line, while others can avail of discounted rates.
As a left-wing model, KFON is a collaborative endeavor between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Kerala IIT Infrastructure Council. The project, costing approximately Rs. 1,611 crore, is being implemented by Bharat Electronics Limited, a central government sector undertaking. Announced in 2017, the project commenced its operations in 2019. The objective of the Kerala government, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is to demonstrate that a public sector enterprise can thrive in the telecom sector, traditionally dominated by private operators.
There exists a digital divide between rural and urban areas, resulting in discrepancies in internet speeds. The Kerala government aims to bridge this socio-technical gap and ensure equitable access to high-speed internet for all individuals, irrespective of their geographical location.Enhanced internet speeds in government offices and educational institutions across the state will lead to improved governance, civic services, and education. By promoting e-governance, the government anticipates a reduction in corruption. Furthermore, the Kerala government envisions that this project will bring about significant economic transformations in the state. Notably, only a handful of countries, including Finland, Estonia, France, Spain, Greece, and Costa Rica, have recognized internet access as a fundamental right essential to life.
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