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HC’s refusal to admit plea against KFON a slap on Satheesan’s face: CPI(M)

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) weaponizes the High Court's observation to portray the UDF as pro-corporate and anti-State.

The Hindu

LDF protests against Centre’s trespasses on federalism

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan, accuses Centre of hindering progress of States. Convener E.P. Jayarajan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of subverting legislative power. Accuses Centre of financial strangulation, UDF of playing second fiddle to BJP. LDF on path to scoring third consecutive victory, expanding welfare pension network, KFON project…

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KFON does not entail financial liability to govt.: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan told that the project did not entail any financial liability for the government, as the maintenance costs and loan repayment would be from the revenue earned through the network’s commercial operations.

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Local bodies to get direct registration access for KFON beneficiary registration

Under the project, 14,000 BPL households, spread across the 140 Assembly constituencies, will get connections in the first phase

The Hindu

All high-tech schools to get Internet access by Oct. 30 under revised schedule: Sivankutty

Kerala schools to get high-speed broadband Internet access by Oct. Minister V. Sivankutty says KFON to provide free access to 13,957 schools, funded by KIIFB. Govt. to ensure all high-tech schools get broadband by Oct. 30.

The Hindu

189 tribal colonies in Kerala still have no access to Internet, mobile connection

Kerala declared Internet a basic right, yet 189 Adivasi ooru (tribal colonies) lack access, affecting 5,000 tribal students. Idukki has most colonies, Kannur second. Forest dept. permission sought to set up towers. Union Cabinet-approved project to provide 4G mobile services soon. Community study rooms provide Internet, but remote colonies seldom…

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Chennithala alleges corruption in K-FON Internet deal

Congress: Govt's move to give K-FON contract to Ishan Infotech, linked to PM Modi, proof of 'understanding' between CPI(M) and BJP. CAG report shows Chief Minister excelled in 'systematic corruption'. Allegations against CM's daughter raised by quasi-judicial tribunal. CPI(M) State sec. defends CM's actions.

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KFON Internet connections for general public from this week

The process to provide Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) Internet connections for the general public has begun with the first set of connections expected to be activated this week.

The Hindu

Kerala is rolling out free broadband for its poorest citizens. What’s stopping your government?

The pandemic showed us how digital divides worsen inequality - this project shows they’re not inevitable, says the Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation’s Oommen C Kurian

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K-FON Internet connections for public expected to be available from July onwards

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network Internet connections are expected to be available for the general public from July onwards

The Hindu

K-FON becomes first portal to Internet for many BPL families

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network, scheduled to be launched on June 5, will benefit 14,000 households in the first phase.

The Hindu

Explained | Kerala’s own Internet network and service: KFON

Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) is a radical public-funded project conceived to ensure high-speed Internet access to an entire state

The Hindu

Govt. forms panel to study monetisation of KFON

Proposal is leasing out the unused fibres to private players after providing Internet connection to BPL families and govt. offices.

The Hindu

Centre approves K-FON as an ISP

Now K-FON is eligible to provide internet services in State

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Central licence approval for Kerala’s KFON

Infrastructure Provider category 1 licence granted

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Six internet service providers shortlisted for KFON

Net connection to 14,000 BPL families and 30,000 govt. offices in the State

The Hindu

61.38% of KFON work completed: CM

Work of Network Operating Centre completed

The Hindu

KFON to lease out unused fibres in Phase II

By June end, 14,000 BPL families will be given free Internet under first phase

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Kerala: Select BPL families to get free internet by May-end

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is gearing up to provide free internet connection to select BPL families in all the assembly segments by the end of May. This would mark the beginning of the ambitious plan to provide free internet connections to 20 lakh families across the state under the Kerala…

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BPL families to get KFON Internet by May

100 families in each Assembly segment will get free connection initially

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