In a world where the UN has declared internet access as a basic human right, a reliable Internet connection is now an essential part of modern living. But, today, just 10% of homes in India are connected with home WiFi today.
Telecom and technology startup Wiom is on a mission to change this and bring affordable, unlimited Internet to millions of Indian households. And it’s why we are thrilled to lead the company’s ₹140 crore ($17 million) Series A funding round.
With participation from YourNest, Omidyar Network, Global Brain, Alteria Capital, Blume Founders Fund, and Stride Ventures, this round will fuel Wiom’s expansion across multiple cities in India – scaling its unique, platform-led distribution model that is already disrupting the broadband market.
Bridging the Internet gap in India
Despite India’s booming digital economy, broadband penetration remains staggeringly low—just 10% of households have access to home WiFi. The vast majority of Indians rely on mobile data, which presents two key problems:
- Data limits are restrictive – Over 95% of mobile users are capped at 1.5GB/day, far below the 10GB+ they actually need.
- Growing demand for always-on connectivity – Smart TVs, social media, online education, and work-from-home setups require uninterrupted, high-speed internet, which mobile data alone can’t provide.
The result? A massive underserved market that is ready for a low-cost, high-reliability broadband solution.
A platform-led approach to disrupting broadband
Unlike traditional telecom players, Wiom has built a radically different approach to providing internet access. Instead of laying down expensive infrastructure, the startup buys unused bandwidth from existing internet users and sells it at ultra-affordable rates to lower and middle-income households.
This allows Wiom to offer 24/7, unlimited Internet access for as little as ₹10/day – a game-changing price point that is already driving rapid adoption:
- 300,000+ customers onboarded in Delhi alone
- Plans to scale to 150 million users by 2028
“With broadband penetration in India at just 10%, Wiom is uniquely positioned to capture this opportunity,” said Nishit Garg, Partner at RTP Global. “Satyam and Nishit have innovated across the value chain, and they are already seeing tremendous traction. We are privileged to partner with this team as they define the broadband story of India.”
Wiom’s rapid growth is directly aligned with India’s Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) initiative – a national scheme aiming to provide affordable internet access to 500 million Indians over the next five years.
By leveraging PM-WANI’s scalable, asset-light framework, Wiom is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, bringing low-cost, high-quality broadband to millions who need it most.
“Every individual in our country must be able to afford 24/7, unlimited Internet,” said Satyam Darmora, Founder of Wiom. “Using technological disruptions, our solution is creating a future where connectivity knows no boundaries. It means that every Indian can harness the transformative power of the Internet.”
Fueling the next phase
With this fresh capital, Wiom is gearing up for rapid expansion—bringing its platform to multiple Indian cities and redefining what affordable internet looks like. The startup’s bold mission to democratize internet access has the potential to unlock massive economic opportunities, from digital education and e-commerce to job creation and financial inclusion.
At RTP Global, we back disruptors who redefine industries, and Wiom is doing just that in the broadband space. As it scales to millions more users, we’re excited to be part of their journey – fueling a Wi-Fi revolution that will transform India’s digital landscape.
Read more about WIOM’s Series A fundraise here.
