KFON secures National Network License
Service Provider – Category A) license.
With this significant milestone, Kerala's very own network, KFON, is now authorized to offer
internet services across the country.
At the formal ceremony held in New Delhi, Dileep Singh Sengar, Under Secretary of the DoT AS Division, handed over the certificate to Dr Santhosh Babu IAS (Retd.), Managing Director of KFON.
The event was also attended by KFON's Chief Technology Officer Murali Kishore, Chief Sales Officer Bilstin D. Geo, Chief Financial Officer Prem Kumar G, and Manager Suraj A.
In addition to the robust network infrastructure already established across Kerala, KFON will now expand its footprint to other states and collaborate with leading internet service providers to ensure seamless connectivity nationwide.
Describing the ISP-A license as a major milestone in KFON's journey, Dr Santhosh Babu stated that this achievement would further energize efforts to deliver enhanced services across India.
He emphasized that KFON is committed to offering high-quality internet services and continues to serve as a vital digital backbone for the state.
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