Monday, February 24, 2014

CP invests to provide more internet Intercity trains - TeK.sapo

CP will install Wi-Fi Internet in the Intercity train line north to the end of this year is expected the arrival of wireless connections to other lines in 2015. The company is already testing the technology on a pilot carriage and the tests are positive.

The investment of 200,000 euros will allow 56 trains have internet Intercity that make connections between Guimarães, Porto and Lisbon. 2015 is planned investment in trains of Beira Alta, Alentejo and Algarve, being not yet known the value of the project.

According Público, the Intercity train from the Beira Baixa are already equipped with Wi -Fi, as well as the Alfa Commuting. In fast long-distance trains complaints about wireless internet are few, with most complaints within the network failure of the mobile service.

For Alfa CP also has plans to deliver TV channels to passenger choice.

According to the same newspaper Fertagus also plans to introduce free Internet access for passengers to their fleets, but now everything is just a project. The company already offers Wi-Fi in two train stations and will proceed with the installation of internet in two stops.

At a time when mobile devices are experiencing a period of explosive growth, are several companies trying to meet the needs of connecting people. Another recent example is the Lisbon Metro offering free Wi-Fi now available in some of the busiest stations.

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