[Article] Wireless broadband being rolled out in January

Mark Gleeson · 21-12-2009, 15:32

But it won't make it run on time

dowlingm · 21-12-2009, 17:23

No wifi on the Ardrahan express - the wesht betrayed again

James Howard · 21-12-2009, 19:11

I think that some sort of WiFi is probably much more strongly required on Inter City rather than commuter services as they probably have a higher proportion occasional travellers.

As a regular commuter I use a three 3G connection which works adequately and is very cheap. But if I were taking the train once a week or less, I couldn't justify the cost of the 3G connection but would take advantage of on-board WiFi if it were available.

Differing requirements for different types of passenger and I would hazard a guess that the occasional traveller is less likely to hang out here and stick their oar in the subject.

I do agree that getting something vaguely resembling punctuality and reliability is a much higher priority.

evert · 04-01-2010, 15:35

This is all part of a 6 month trail run by Irish Rail together with a number of wifi providers. Neither Fleet Connect nor Icomera have exclusivity here.

Based on the result of this trail Irish Rail will decide whether or not to put a contract for wifi across their rolling stock out to public tender.

More details here.

Disclosure: I am the CEO of Airappz, one of the companies invited to participate in this trail.

21-12-2009, 15:32	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	But it won't make it run on time __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

21-12-2009, 19:11	#3
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	Commuters vs Occasional users. I think that some sort of WiFi is probably much more strongly required on Inter City rather than commuter services as they probably have a higher proportion occasional travellers. As a regular commuter I use a three 3G connection which works adequately and is very cheap. But if I were taking the train once a week or less, I couldn't justify the cost of the 3G connection but would take advantage of on-board WiFi if it were available. Differing requirements for different types of passenger and I would hazard a guess that the occasional traveller is less likely to hang out here and stick their oar in the subject. I do agree that getting something vaguely resembling punctuality and reliability is a much higher priority.

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21-12-2009, 17:23	#2
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	No wifi on the Ardrahan express - the wesht betrayed again

04-01-2010, 15:35	#4
evert New to the board Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	This is all part of a 6 month trail run by Irish Rail together with a number of wifi providers. Neither Fleet Connect nor Icomera have exclusivity here. Based on the result of this trail Irish Rail will decide whether or not to put a contract for wifi across their rolling stock out to public tender. More details here. Disclosure: I am the CEO of Airappz, one of the companies invited to participate in this trail.