Railway stations in India provide free WiFi services, although not all stations currently offer this facility. Major railway stations do have this service available. Access to the internet has become an important aspect of our daily lives. Without it, we feel incomplete, as many of our tasks require the internet.
While waiting for our train at the railway station, we often have some free time which we can use to finish several pending tasks on our mobile phones by using the internet. However, if the internet through our mobile network is not working, this time becomes useless.
How to Access Free Wi-Fi at Railway Station
To help you use the internet for free, we will tell you how to access Google Railwire free WiFi at railway stations for up to 30 minutes. Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the WiFi settings on your smartphone.
- Search for available networks.
- Select the Railwire Network.
- Open railwire.co.in in your mobile browser.
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number.
- An OTP will be sent to your mobile number.
- Use this OTP as a password to connect to Railwire.
- You are now connected to Railwire and can use the internet for free.
The Indian government has taken several steps towards creating a Digital India, one of which is providing free Wi-Fi in public places. Google Inc. has partnered with RailTel, a railway telecom company, to offer free Wi-Fi services at railway stations.
IRCTC Railtel Recharge Plans
According to the Railtel website, users can enjoy free 1mbps internet speed for 30 minutes daily. However, those who require faster internet speed can recharge their plan with Rs.10 to get a speed of 34mbps and access 5G internet. This plan is valid for only one day. Additionally, another plan is available that offers 60GB data at 34mbps speed for Rs.75, valid for 30 days.
Users can recharge these plans using online wallets or net banking. It is important to note that this free WiFi service is only available on the station platform and cannot be used while travelling on a train. If you need more high-speed internet after the 30-minute free period, you can recharge with an additional Rs.10. You can choose to pay via net banking, wallet, credit card or other available payment options.