Telefónica's won a tender for the free Wi-Fi-connection to the high-speed train AVE, Spanish news agencies reported, citing sources in the sector. The contract, which also struggled for the company Vodafone, involves the installation and maintenance of the above systems in the compositions, as well as creating a platform entertainment content and online services.
Duration of the first contract is 6 years, and its amount - 101 850 000 euros. However, in the future it may be extended for another 4 years, and the amount increased by 46.77 million. Thus, the total (148.6 million euros) was lower than originally planned - 188 million.
In accordance with the plans of the railway company Renfe, free Wi-Fi-connection appears on the board first AVE train at the end of this year. Over the next two years, it has spread to all 89 high-speed trains in the possession of the company.
Under the agreement, passengers will be asked AVE two types of connections to choose from - a free and premium. Last will allow for an additional fee to get faster boot and access to audio-visual materials. The contract also implies the possibility of the gradual installation of Wi-Fi in the main stations of the suburban train Cercanías.
The company Renfe said the presence of wireless access to the strategically important. His appearance - part of a policy to increase the degree of customer loyalty, the ongoing carrier.
