PDOA Business Model Explained: Cost, Setup & Monthly Break-Even (PM-WANI)

Step 1: Understand PDOA Investment Types

PDOA operates under two models defined in the official framework.

Step 2: Ownership Model (High Control)

PDOA arranges:

• Own server

• Own PDOA software

• Internet bandwidth

• Payment gateway

• Domain & SSL

• Operations manpower

Approx annual cost: ₹4.7–4.8 Lakhs
Monthly break-even: ~₹39,800

Copy of PDOA Booklet

Step 3: Subscription / Rental Model (Recommended)

PDOA uses:

• Cloud hosting

• SaaS PDOA software

• Minimal infrastructure

• Skilled operations staff

Approx annual cost: ₹4.4 Lakhs
Monthly cost: ~₹36,800

Copy of PDOA Booklet

Step 4: How PDOA Earns Revenue

1. User connects to a PDO Wi-Fi hotspot

2. User is redirected to PDOA portal

3. User purchases an internet coupon

4. Payment is collected by PDOA

5. Revenue is shared with PDO

Step 5: Revenue Sharing Structure

• Typical split: 90% PDO : 10% PDOA

• Share may vary based on agreement

• PDOA earns for platform, billing & management services

Step 6: Break-Even & Growth

• Break-even at ~100 PDOs

• Revenue increases linearly with PDO count

• More PDOs = higher monthly profit