Wi-Fi in subway

Nujud Alnajem
WiFi on the subway
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2 min readNov 15, 2018

The connectivity in the metro it will be our talking point . The benefits it poses, such as enabling employers to browse their business or communicate with their employees , And tourists in order to open Google Maps and search for their destination , can be seen as a potent tool to increase passenger rates and consumer satisfaction. A growing percentage of metros lines, particularly those that operate along commuter routes in RER like customers to work whilst travelling for village to another ,Provide Wi-Fi connectivity in order to attract customers and keep existing ones happy.

How it works

The WiFi technology traditionally used on metro lines the installation of multiple Wireless Access Points (WAPs) along the metro or RER in order to provide complete coverage.

The WAPs then use a combination of satellite and cellular phones links, usually HSDPA networks, in order to provide complete, uninterrupted coverage throughout the journey, even when through tunnels.

Connection speeds do, however, fluctuate. These depend on a number of variables, including proximity to the WAP, the number of users connected to any designated point and the metro’s geographical location.

Users can connect to the network as they would to any home wireless network and, depending on the service, either surf free of charge or access a payment site to pay for an access code that entitles them to a set time period of access. ( It depends on your company that you work with ).

Why do we chose to open WiFi in the subways

1- HealthCare :

-With Metro Wi-Fi you can take care of your health , how ? , by using application in your phone maybe like IPhone Healthcare providers can deliver the best care when they have powerful, intuitive tools. IPhone technology helps them work effectively within hospitals, connect remotely with patients, and conduct groundbreaking medical research. The result is care that becomes more efficient, more personalized, and ultimately more human.

2- Business :

- You can work on your works, modify it and take care of your business, even if you are on the road to taking advantage of time

3- Tourists :

Tourists can search and find their destination or to use it for example; the interpreter to communicate with residents to ask them different question about the area and like that ….

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