This partnership has been named Project “Nilgiri” under which, in phase 1 will be setting up Wi-Fi hotspots at approximately 400 stations across India over a span of 4 months from now. Wi-Fi connectivity will be made available for free to passengers after mobile number verification through a one-time password sent over SMS.
In phase two, Google plans to provide Wi-Fi on moving trains. As of now, Wi-Fi connectivity is available on select trains in India. Google will be working with Railtel to provide its Wi-Fi services. Railtel is a PSU that has a pan India fiber optic network running along railway track