Here is how I connected to Mumbai Central Google’s free WiFi (With Images)

In January 2015, RailTel in partnership with Google launched first free high-speed public Wi-Fi service in Mumbai’s Mumbai Central station. Google CEO Sundar Pichai had announced that Mumbai Central will be the first station to get Wi-Fi under the scheme during his India visit in December 2015.

During my visit at Mumbai Central station, i decided to check this WI-FI service.

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Step 1: Turn on the Wifi on mobile and click on scan. You will see “RailWire Wifi” network, click it and you will be directly connected.Google Wifi Mumbai Central - How to connect 1

Step 2: Once you connected to “RailWire Wifi” network, it will automatically open a sign-in page. You will be asked to enter your mobile number to get OTP password through SMS.

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Once you confirmed the OTP password, ….. you’re online. 🙂   Google Wifi Mumbai Central - How to connect 3

Out of curiosity, i opened the SpeedTest app to test the Internet speed. I was amazed to see 6.14Mbps download and 3.98Mbps upload speed. I quickly opened YouTube app and started playing HD videos which work smoothly without any lag. Thank you RailWire, Thank you Google – Welcome to Digital India. 🙂

Google Wifi Mumbai Central - How to connect - Speed Test

FAQ: Here are some useful FAQ which i found on Wifi Sign-in page:

Who is providing the Wi-Fi?
The Indian Railways, RailTel, and Google are excited to bring you fast, safe, and free Internet access via RailWire Wi-Fi.

Why do I need to give you my phone number to get online?
We need your phone number to confirm that you are who you say you are. We will use the phone number to send you an SMS with a One Time Password (OTP) code to validate your identity. This helps keep our Wi-Fi network protected. Your phone number will be used to verify who you are and will be stored confidentially.

Will there be any charges?
No, RailWire Wi-Fi is free for users. Wi-Fi does not use your mobile data pack.

How long can I use Wi-Fi for?
You can enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi at this train station. You will get high speed Wi-Fi for the first hour, and then you might notice your connection speed slow down. Don’t worry, this is normal, so we can allow more users to join the network. It should still be a fast enough connection to keep monitoring train schedules, and using your favorite messaging and social media apps.

Why is Wi-Fi being provided at stations?
RailWire Wi-Fi gives you faster access to the Internet than a 2G or 3G connection. This means you can do more while you wait for your train like stream HD videos, monitor train schedules, or quickly download apps and music to enjoy on your train ride offline.

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