K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network
Kerala government · ongoing · since 2019
K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network is a Kerala government scheme dating from 2019; its current status is ongoing. State-owned dark fibre optic broadband network declared a public utility by Kerala. Provides free internet to BPL households and subsidised connectivity to government institutions.
↗ Official source — kfon.kerala.gov.in
Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing
Frequently asked questions
What is K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network?
State-owned dark fibre optic broadband network declared a public utility by Kerala. Provides free internet to BPL households and subsidised connectivity to government institutions.
What is the official website of K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network?
The official source for K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network is kfon.kerala.gov.in.
When did K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network start?
K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network dates from 2019.
What is the current status of K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network?
K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network is ongoing.
What is the budget of K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network?
₹1,548 crore (Kerala government investment; KIIFB-funded)
How many people has K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network reached?
Govt. reported: 30,000 government institutions connected; free internet to 14,000 economically backward (BPL) households; network planned for up to 20 lakh customers in phases.
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