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Extend Education Beyond
the Classroom with
Reliable Passenger Wi-Fi
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Across the country, school districts are using technology to give their students a richer, more meaningful
education. High-speed Internet access on school buses enables children to have the best start in today's
society.
• Onboard multi-SIM Wi-Fi solutions will always offer a more reliable Internet experience compared to
students having to rely on their own smart device’s cellular network connection.
• One reason for this is that passengers' devices usually rely on a single network’s coverage and not all
networks will be able to guarantee comprehensive coverage along every route.
• It is therefore better to use an onboard Internet solution that can intelligently aggregate signals from
multiple cellular data networks.
• While many phones have 3G/4G cellular data capability built-in, many children do not have the means to
pay for these expensive data plans.
• Additionally, tablets and laptops are the more favorable option when studying and the majority of these
devices still rely on onboard Wi-Fi to remain connected to the Internet.
• With the average student spending approximately 50 minutes traveling to and from school per day, a high-
quality Internet connection throughout the journey unlocks a significant quantity of additional study time
over the course of an academic year.
Icomera's platform is the best option to provide a fast, reliable Internet connection to students using their
travel time as additional learning time.
School districts have reported that
installing school bus Wi-Fi can also
increase graduation rates by as much as
14%, particularly in deprived areas, where
children who do not have access to Wi-Fi
at home, can use their travel time as an
additional study period.
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A successful Passenger Wi-Fi solution is fast, safe, and reliable, while also being easy for operators to manage.
As the trusted market leader in mobile Internet solutions for passenger transport, we understand what it takes
to create an onboard Wi-Fi network that meets these requirements. Icomera's connectivity solutions are
deployed on 31,000 vehicles across the globe, including clients Greyhound and Flixbus.
Icomera’s high-performance onboard Multi-radio and Applications routers:
• Combine all available networks to provide the fastest, most reliableconnection.
• Are designed specifically for mobile environments with the bandwidth tohandle the stress of a vehicle full of students.
• Are built with the future in mind.
• Deliver superior connectivity that is easily integrated into subsequentsolutions.
The Icomera Management Suite (IMS):
• Provides operators with a collection of powerful, fully integrated, cloud-based tools to manage their entire connectivity solutions in real- time.
• Is specifically designed for passenger transport operators.
• Enables the intuitive and secure configuration, monitoring, andoptimization of the passenger experience.
• Includes Wi-Fi user authentication, content filtering, signal strength andbandwidth statistics reporting.
As the world leader in connectivity solutions for passenger transport, we:
• Use our scale and reach to work closely with our clients.
• Provide reliable and dedicated 24/7 proactive monitoring and support todetect, prevent, and resolve issues before passengers notice anydisruptions.
• Provide onboard instructional tools to help your passengers to get (andstay) online.
With unrivalled experience in delivering Internet connectivity solutions for the transport industry, Icomera
recognises the importance of children's safety when using school bus Wi-Fi. Systems are installed with a broad
range of tools and cyber-defences delivered as standard. We have been awarded ISO 27001 accreditation for
information security management and Icomera onboard networks are designed with safety and security front
of mind.
• Providing K-12 students with Internet access brings a responsibility to
ensure that unsuitable content is restricted, and that Wi-Fi is used
exclusively for educational purposes.
• Icomera’s tools allow schools to block individual domains and pre-set
categories (e.g. adult, gaming), tailored to the operator’s requirements.
• Web filters may be added-on to enforce compliance, safety, and flexible-
access policies.
• Icomera's in-vehicle cellular routers have built-in GPS, allowing school bus
operators to keep track of vehicles to maintain and improve management
and safety of the children using the service.
• Bus location is always tracked, therefore it is possible to find out where
students are on their journey.
• Safety is, and continues to be, the number one priority for transport
authorities and operators.
• Icomera's platform lays the foundation for other Internet enabled services
and offers the potential to protect the students on your buses by streaming
high-quality images and data from onboard surveillance systems in real-
time, leading to faster and more appropriate responses.
Built-In GPS
Video Surveillance
Content Filtering
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From hardware to help-desk,
Icomera's experts fully manage your
onboard network for you
One Partner
Technology Refresh
Icomera's modular solutions allow you to
upgrade hardware and software as new
technology becomes available
Future-Proof Connectivity
The same connectivity that powers your
Passenger Wi-Fi can be used to support
numerous other applications
Lower Cost of Ownership
Reliable and highly performant solutions
enable you to minimize operating costs
over their service life
Secure Solutions as Standard
Our solutions are designed and delivered
with cybersecurity in mind, ensuring that
passenger and operational data is safe
Bespoke Solutions
Our offering is tailored to fit your business
and budget, giving you access to efficient
and fully-realized solutions
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To offer your students superior Wi-Fi, contact: [email protected]
To find out more about how we can help you, contact [email protected] today
At Icomera, we work in partnership with clients to build long-term relationships. We listen to your needs and
advise you on the solutions that fit your exact requirements, with room to grow in the future. We are with you
through the installation process and over the entirety of a solution’s service life. We can point to our proven
track record of successful projects, providing relevant case studies on request.
About Icomera
Icomera, a subsidiary of ENGIE Solutions, is the world’s leading provider of wireless Internet connectivity for
public transport, committed to promoting green mobility. Having installed the world’s first mobile Internet
connectivity platform on public transport, our award-winning technology has since been deployed on
operators across the USA, and serves millions of Wi-Fi users across the globe every day.
We work with leading consultants to innovate and meet the growing data demands presented by the advent of
5G and IoT technology. Our advanced solutions make public transport a better, safer, more attractive option for
passengers, supporting our mission to help contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions of 3.5 million metric
tons by 2022.
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Icomera US Inc.
6550 Rock Spring Drive Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20817
+1 240 686 5970