It can be quite common to face network problems while traveling by train, which can hamper your important work. However, what if you could connect to free Wi-Fi on railway platforms? It can help you manage multiple tasks efficiently. Indian Railways is providing free Wi-Fi services at many of its stations.
Steps to connect to free Wi-Fi:
You can connect to Wi-Fi on railway platforms for half an hour or more and make the most of it. This Wi-Fi has been made available under the name ‘Railwire’. You can avail this service by purchasing a pack of at least ₹10.
Follow these steps to connect:
- Go to your smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings.
- Select Railway Network.
- Visit Railwire.co.in website.
- Enter your mobile number and submit.
- You will receive an OTP on your smartphone. Enter this OTP in place of Railway Network Password and click on Connect.
- You are now connected to Railwire and can enjoy free Wi-Fi.
High-Speed 5GB Data:
You can use free internet for 30 minutes daily at railway stations. Wi-Fi service provides speeds up to 1 Mbps. However, if you use it for more than half an hour, you will have to pay a fee. Railwire offers internet packages starting at just ₹10. With this package you get 5GB data at speeds up to 34 Mbps. Note that this package is valid for one day only.
RailWire’s internet service is available only at railway stations, not during your train journey. You can check internet package details on Railwire.co.in. Payment options include net banking, wallet, credit card and UPI.
