June 27, 2025: Delhi-based internet infrastructure platform Wiom has raised $40 million in fresh funding to accelerate its goal of providing low-cost, accessible internet in small towns and rural areas of India.
The new capital will be channeled into product development, expanding the team across tech and operations, and deepening its reach into Tier II, III, and IV locations. The low cost internet providers’ approach focuses on making internet access affordable, especially for first-time users, through a scalable, asset-light distribution model.
The new Delhi based internet services provider enables individuals and small regional internet providers to share and resell home broadband in daily micro-packs, starting from as little as ₹5. This model not only reduces the cost of internet access for end users but also allows existing broadband users to earn by sharing their connections. Users connect via a hotel-style login page, no app required, using the internet service provider’s custom firmware installed on routers.
Wiom Funding Fuels Push for Cheaper Internet in India
Founded in 2015 as i2e1 and rebranded as Wiom in 2021, the company operates under the Indian government’s PM-WANI scheme as the country’s largest licensed Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA). Its network currently supports around one million monthly active users, with strong adoption in Uttar Pradesh and eastern India.
“This funding allows us to build the infrastructure needed to connect the next wave of internet users, especially in towns and villages that have historically been underserved,” said Satyam Darmora, Founder of Wiom. “Our model creates value for everyone, users, ISPs, and local communities.”
Backers say the low-cost internet service provider’s model addresses a longstanding gap in India’s digital ecosystem.
“Only 10% of Indian households have access to affordable, unlimited broadband,” said Pratik Agarwal, Partner at Accel. “Wiom is solving that challenge with a fresh approach and strong execution.”
Wiom plans to grow its presence by over 100% year-on-year and is investing in the next generation of connectivity tools through its internal “Tech for Future” program. The initiative includes innovations in both firmware and hardware to enhance reliability and ease of use.
Rather than compete with traditional ISPs, the new Delhi broadband provider positions itself as an enabler, creating new income streams for regional providers and increasing broadband adoption in areas where conventional models are too costly or complex to scale.
With this latest round, the broadband provier is poised to move closer to its goal: connecting the next 500 million Indians to affordable, daily-use internet.
The round was led by Bertelsmann India Investments and Accel, with participation from Prosus, RTP Global, and Promaft Partners.
