
The network of optical networks Kerala Fiber (KFON), the provider of the Internet service of the state government, has seen the largest growth in subscribers in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Until this week, the cfon provided a total of 7 367 connections in the district. While the number of commercial connections is 3 961, a total of 2,702 government authorities are connected to the network in capital. In addition, 867 was provided under the government’s initiative below the poverty line (BPL) free of charge to the Internet. As part of the KFON “Connection Unconnected” project, which aims to digitize all tribal areas in Kerala, 103 houses in the Chonampara and Vallippara tribal area in Kottoor has already been provided to the Internet. In addition, the project delivered 53 connections to the rented line (ILL) on the Internet and 41 connections with small and medium and medium and medium) connections in the region. A total of 218 local network operators cooperate with Kfon across different parts of the district to ensure the last mile connectivity. Over the past and a half years, all offices have been using K-FON-FONT and Legislative Assembly since June 2024. Different government authorities, technopark, Kerala Startup Mission, Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation and several other government agencies are also using connections. Throughout the state, the total connection is now 1.15 lakh, with a total of 74 203 domestic connections, 23 163 connections with government authorities, 14 194 BPL connections, 3,044 corporate connections, 10 dark fiber connections and 15 connections for special events.
Published – August 10, 2025 20:54 is