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Customers of all major networks set to have access to high-speed mobile coverage across London Tube network

Access to high-speed mobile connectivity on the Tube has taken another major step forward today, with Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 joining BAI Communications’ (BAI) network, Sadiq Khan the Mayor of London confirmed today. Customers of all four mobile network operators – Three, EE, Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 – will be able to access high-speed 4G […]

Transit Wireless expands cellular connectivity to T-Mobile customers in the Canarsie Tunnel

Additional 5G data and cellular services are now delivered by the wireless infrastructure company on New York’s L-Line Transit Wireless, a BAI Communications company, and leading 5G wireless infrastructure provider, announced today that T-Mobile customers can now access cellular voice and data services in New York City’s Canarsie Tunnel, which connects Manhattan and Brooklyn on the L train service […]

Public transport is central to the city of the future

It’s no secret that public transport is critical to urban mobility and environmental sustainability. As cities take steps to become smart and future-ready, many are beginning to realise the vital role public transport also plays in social equity, especially when combined with the connected technologies that underpin smart city ambitions. Public transport has vast potential […]

On track to achieving hyperconnected travel

When thinking about the future of travel, you imagine intelligent systems that make moving around more flexible, sustainable, and responsive to passenger needs. But that isn’t a far-fetched idea, customers are already expecting these smarter experiences now. With the new normal allowing more flexible hours and the ability to work from anywhere, people are on […]

Getting riders back on board

With public transport ridership falling by 80 percent or more in some parts of the world because of COVID-19, refilling trains and buses is a business imperative for transport authorities. It’s also essential to meeting cities’ long-term sustainability goals. According to BAI Communications’ connectivity outlook report, advanced networks play a big role in getting riders […]

Passenger rail: improving safety, meeting expectations

One positive milestone has been rather consistent across the globe as different regions continue their pandemic recoveries: Ridership on passenger rail systems is rising. We’ve seen evidence of this in the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, and the United States. For some passengers, it’s the first time in roughly two years that they’re commuting by public transportation, and they […]

How to build the connectivity citizens want

Governments worry routinely about how best to plan their budgets so that money goes where citizens and businesses need it most. When building out digital infrastructure for advanced smart city connectivity, they should know they have enthusiastic backing from a key constituency: public transport users. 93% of respondents in our recent Connectivity outlook report said […]

Sunderland City Council and BAI announce new partnership to create the UK’s most advanced smart city

New 5G network will realise Sunderland City Council’s ambition to be a digitally enabled, UK smart city leader. BAI Communications will build a new 5G centric network to accelerate adoption of transformative digital services for sectors including manufacturing and logistics, education and social care. Roll-out of new next generation connectivity across Sunderland will stimulate economic […]

UK Department of International trade announces BAI’s £1bn global investment in Transport for London

UK and Australia Trade Ministers welcome new partnership between Transport for London and global communications infrastructure company BAI Communications. International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has today (Thursday 14 October) welcomed the launch of the new communications infrastructure partnership between TfL and BAI Communications, which aims to transform the capital into a smart city and boost […]

Station of the future: analytics and automation

Analytics and automation are the future of public transport. By giving operators, managers, drivers, station staff, maintenance teams and executives accurate and timely information, they can make better decisions. Insights and business intelligence derived from data analytics will reveal opportunities and efficiencies that might otherwise have remained hidden. Public-transit operators who embrace data to transform […]