Goa Strengthens Bid to Attract Digital Nomads — India Report

The government of Goa is rolling out free public WiFi hotspots at 75 locations. It is also installing 11 4G BSNL mobile towers to improve network coverage area. These initiatives are expected to enhance creativity. The initiative to launch public WiFi hotspots, which aims to benefit Goa residents, comes amid the state’s efforts to attract Digital Nomads. 

Skift had previously reported that the state was planning to roll out high-speed internet across its rural areas and create coworking spaces along its iconic beaches to draw in digital nomads. 

Goa tourism minister Rohan Khaunte had said, “By next year, we should have the infrastructure in place with beachside co-working spaces and high-speed internet to attract digital nomads and freelancers who don’t follow a typical 9-5 schedule.”

The state is aiming to have 100% internet connectivity to make even the remote villages accessible to digital nomads, in a bid to make tourists explore Goa’s hinterlands. 

More Tourism Initiatives: Apart from the free WiFi and more mobile towers, the state also introduced the ‘Let’s Goa’ platform for tourists. The platform lists hotels and activities for tourists. There are also plans to add other services like food and shopping on the platform. 

Speaking at the launch of the portal, K