PDOA vs PDO in PM-WANI: Step-by-Step Role Comparison

Step 1: Understand PDO Role

A Public Data Office (PDO):

• Installs Wi-Fi access points

• Arranges power & bandwidth

• Provides last-mile connectivity

• Requires no registration or license

PDOs can be:

• Kirana stores

• Tea shops

• Local businesses

  Copy of PDOA Booklet

Step 2: Understand PDOA Role

A PDOA:

• Aggregates multiple PDOs

• Provides plans, billing & authentication

• Collects payments

• Manages user data & reports

PDOA is a backend service provider, not a hotspot owner.

Step 3: Infrastructure Difference

Step 4: Revenue Difference

• PDO earns from local usage

• PDOA earns from multiple PDOs

• PDOA income grows faster with scale

Step 5: Which One Should You Choose?

• Small shop → PDO

• Startup / IT firm → PDOA

• Long-term scalable business → PDOA