Kerala has had a transformative journey since its venture into digitalization in the 2000s. With the penetration of internet technology and rising levels of e-literacy, it became imperative for the Government to adopt the e-delivery mode of information and services to its citizens.
From government service dissemination centres like FRIENDS in the 2000s to Service and Payroll Administrative Repository for Kerala (SPARK), e-Health, e-Office, e-Procurement, CCTNS, e-District, SDPK, etc. in 2020, the demand continues to grow for e-Governance services that impact the lives of the common man. The state has been a pioneer in the country in making investments towards building core digital infrastructure to deliver e-Governance services.

Benefits of KFON
KFON will complement the existing telecom ecosystem in the state and will act as the perfect catalyst positioning Kerala as a Gigabit Economy. The following are some of the multiple benefits to be realized across the board.
- Bridge the digital divide by making internet access a basic right to citizens and enable the state government’s vision to provide free internet access to economically backward households.
- Deliver e-Governance to citizens through TSPs/ISPs/Cable operators by leveraging this network.
- Provide affordable and better broadband connectivity to households by the TSPs/ISPs/Cable operators due to a competitive market by leveraging this network.
- Boose economic growth by providing digital infrastructure support for local enterprises and SMEs and promoting Electronics and IT industry.
Providing internet access as a basic right to citizens is an important step towards promoting digital inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for all. KFON (Kerala Fiber Optic Network), is a commendable effort by the Government of Kerala to bridge the digital divide and provide reliable internet connectivity to its citizens.
• 2600 Kilometers of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) laid
• 30000 Kilometers of All di-Electric Self Supporting (ADSS) Optical Fiber Cable laid
• State of the Art Network Operating Center (NOC) at Infopark Kochi
• 375 Points of Presence (POPs) at KSEBL Substations Across Kerala
• 30000+ Government Institutions Connected
• 14000 Economically Weaker Households provided free internet