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Kerala approves KFON network upgrade and tribal broadband expansion proposals
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala3 Sept 2026
Kerala’s Electronics and Information Technology Department accorded administrative sanction to Kerala Fibre Optic Network Limited (KFON) proposals to (1) technically upgrade its existing network for more reliable connectivity and (2) expand infrastructure to extend broadband connectivity to tribal communities. The article reports allocations of ₹22.44 crore for the network upgrade (including training/support for last-mile providers) and ₹7.72 crore for the tribal connectivity scheme in the current year.
Why it matters
Administrative sanction and budget allocations enable KFON to proceed with upgrades and network expansion intended to improve internet reliability and extend access in remote and underserved tribal areas.
Kerala Fibre Optic Network Limited (KFON)Kerala Electronics and Information Technology Department