With the World Cup about to start, there will be millions of people across the world who will be glued to their TV and mobile devices ready to enjoy every match. Every four years, the festival of football consumes the hearts and minds of fans, and whilst many would be delighted if their normal life was paused so they could give all four matches a day their total focus, it is for most, unrealistic. Of course, most fans will be in pubs or planning a big night in on the sofa to cheer on their nations, but for the lesser games they might have to make do with streaming them on-the-go.
Travelling by train during this period should be an easy way to ensure a match is uninterrupted. Whilst it might not have the atmosphere of your favourite bar, it’s not unreasonable to expect a consistent signal with enough bandwidth to avoid the match freezing at the penalty spot. Unfortunately, on board Wi-Fi is notoriously poor when used for streaming and even switching to 5G places you at the mercy of dips and not-spots as you move along the route.
There is a fast, reliable and cost-effective solution which is already proven and available to rail operators across the world. Evo-rail’s rail-5G track-to-train solution is designed to deliver gigabit connectivity which provides ultrafast, unrestricted internet connectivity perfect for live streaming, gaming, browsing and working on board. Specifically designed for high-speed transport systems by a team of experienced railway engineers and specialist university researchers, rail-5G operates via small trackside radio units, using electronic beamforming technology to transmit and receive signal in a seamless end-to-end connection.
This innovative system means passengers would be able to watch World Cup matches as easily as if they were sat on their sofa home, confident that the signal won’t drop or the match freeze as your favourite striker is through on goal. The technology to enable passengers to use their journey for work or the World Cup is already developed and proven, and it provides so much capacity the digital systems onboard can work better and smarter. Who knows if football is coming home this year – but if you happen be travelling by train, wouldnt you like to see it live if it does?