Using WiFi routers and audio/video technology, charter coach and private bus companies can now provide broadband Internet connectivity solutions for passengers in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and South America.
Mobile broadband technology provider WAAV Inc. has a new two-year agreement with Radio Engineering Industries Inc. (REI), to market onboard WiFi and Internet connectivity solutions for charter buses, motor coaches and other vehicles.
REI and WAAV developed BUS-WATCH MB1 and MB2, mobile broadband cellular routers using WAAV’s AirBox technology,
The company’s AirBox Transit Edition is a ruggedized router that provides connections for passengers and vehicle data to fleet operators. Vehicle information is delivered in real-time, with options ranging from security camera video, to vehicle diagnostics, GPS location, and other operating data.
Tests of mobile broadband routers and antennas have been conducted to learn more about delivering broadband Internet access to passenger trains moving at speeds of 150 miles-per-hour (240 kilometers-per-hour).
“Combining our advanced technology in communications with the bus industry’s leading on-board electronics provider gives customers a single device with capabilities not available anywhere else,” Brett Wilson, WAAV’s director of enterprise solutions, said in a release. “BUS-WATCH MB1 and MB2 integrate WiFi and real-time surveillance capabilities into REI’s well-known line of onboard systems.”
AirBox mobile routers offer proportional bandwidth QoS (Quality of Service), ensuring dozens of users on a moving vehicle enjoy the same Internet experience. Providers such as Greyhound Lines, BoltBus, Washington Deluxe and Peter Pan Bus Lines currently use onboard Internet delivered by WAAV AirBox routers.
“The quality and innovative mobile design made WAAV equipment and REI a natural fit,” said Dave Ruback, REI president.
An ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer, REI is a leading supplier of BUS-WATCH Digital Surveillance Systems, PA Systems, Multi-Media Entertainment Systems and full line of mobile electronic solutions to the transportation industry.
WAAV specializes in creating reliable communication equipment and networking systems for applications that demand high performance and durability. The company is privately held and based in Cambridge, MA.
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