Free WiFi on public transport

Fast surfing on buses and trains.

Free WiFi is a basic need for many mobile users and a tangible quality criterion for traveling by bus or train. Transport your passengers with HighSpeed Internet and with many valuable services. As a public service provider, you immediately increase the satisfaction of your passengers and promote the path to the SMART CITY.

ituma ÖPNV WLAN im Bus

The ituma WiFi installation for trouble-free mobile operation comprises a full service including equipping the vehicles, setting up controlling cockpits and providing secure connections.

The certified routers with integrated access point, GPS and 2G/4G/5G ensure fast, encrypted data transmission for data processing in the data center. The system offers live monitoring for all services (routers, sensors and SIM cards) as well as optional network coupling (e.g. for stop connections).

Top-Features

  • Modular, expandable WiFi infrastructure solutions:
    Access points installation, setting up controlling cockpits, refinancing options via “Wallet Garden” solutions.
  • Passenger communication platform:
    Information, services, timetable changes, surveys, etc.
  • GPS data transmission (location of buses, malfunctions, etc.)
  • Big Data (anonymous collection of dwell time, transfers, optimization of the operation, analytics)
  • Network coupling (e.g. for bus stop connection)
    Full data protection (customer requirements as well as DSGVO) and data security for passengers and public transport.

Top-Service

  • Large-scale or pilot installations of WLAN infrastructures
  • Ensuring smooth 24/7 operation
  • Professional technical support in hardware and software areas
  • ituma takes over interference liability
  • Anonymized WLAN tracking to optimize customer flows and deployment planning
  • Controlling systems for efficiency and process optimization
  • Stable WLAN equipment as end-to-end solution (full process control)
  • General contractor

Free WLAN solutions are subject to the legal monitoring of telecommunications services. ituma ensures this legal compliance.

  • SECURE WIFI FOR YOUR PASSENGERS

    WLAN installations for trouble-free mobile operation:

    • Full service including equipping vehicles, setting up controlling cockpits and providing secure connections.
    • Use of existing LTE networks
    • Use of certified routers with integrated GSM module
    • Encrypted data transmission and data processing in the data center
    • Live monitoring of services, buses and SIM cards
    • GPS data transmission (localization of buses, malfunctions, etc.)
    • Optional network coupling (e.g. for bus stop connection)
  • CONTROLLING PORTAL

    Central management platform for the entire WLAN infrastructure (hardware, software and content management):

    • Live status, monitoring and history of all routers in the vehicles
    • Control of WLAN services (bandwidth, volume limit, activation time)
    • Analysis and processing of anonymized WLAN tracking data
    • Content management system
  • LANDINGPAGE

    Landing page for guest authentication with scalable content:

    • Appealing design, created with your individual content
    • Uncomplicated, customer-oriented activation mechanism
    • Web-based, location-independent content management and modification
    • Optional expansion to a walled garden as a passenger communication platform
    • Optional use of individually usable advertising space
    • Optional use of locally stored content without external data consumption

Usecases

Rheinbahn

  • Full service incl. equipment of vehicles
  • Installation of controlling cockpits
  • Live on/offline status of all vehicles
  • Encrypted data transmission and data processing in the data center

Verkehrsverbund Vogtland

(Plauen)

Bahnen der Stadt Monheim

(BSM), with retailer portal

Stadtwerke Solingen

(Solinger Verkehrsbetriebe)

Hochbahn Hamburg

RSVG

(Rhein-Sieg-Verkehrsgesellschaft)

Outlook for future development

  • Moving Targets

    The 360° Public Transport Enterprise Network Service Solution

    • 5G-Ready
    • Use of existing LTE networks
    • Alternative GPS detection, partner project with GNSS position sensing
    • Data pooling with sim cards and dedicated IoT cards
    • Telemetry data support, driver emergency system
    • Compliant with DSGVO and standards for use in public transport such as § 3 no. 6 and § 6 para. 1 TKG (telecommunications law)
    • Passenger WLAN
    • Video surveillance, ticket clearing and digital signage (infotainment)
    • Monitoring
    • Router and hardware handling
  • Implementierung und Service

    • Compatible with and open to all in-vehicle network services
    • Connecting online and offline
    • Intuitive operation from central SelfCare portal
    • Centrally controllable and in the ituma cloud
    • All data remains in Germany
    • Central support hotline
    • Modular structure of digital services, centrally managed and individually bookable

Mobility-Router mit integriertem Access Point, GPS und 2G/4G/5G

  • Multiple modems possible
  • Multiple interfaces: CAN/BUS, OBDII, BlueButton etc.
  • Integrated 2G/4G/5G modem, WiFi 6, BT
  • Advanced mapping with coverage map
  • Unified Edge Security
  • Edge computing with Docker container support
  • Ruggedized IP64
  • SD-WAN based on policy and environment
  • Troubleshooting and Management with Remote Viewing, RDP/ VNC, & OOBM

Ongoing modem and software feature enhancements, on-demand training, and a limited lifetime hardware warranty for the life of the service contract