Public WiFi services in the transport sector help to connect millions of passengers, people, customers and their devices every day, and a great user experience should begin at the moment they log in...

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It is vital when providing a WiFi service that it is safe for passengers to use. Creating a great user experience for all by not allowing exposure to the viewing of harmful or illicet content when browsing the internet. 

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Organisations in the transport sector (such as train operators, bus, aviation, and transport terminals) have the ability to register for the Friendly WiFi approval and to display the colourful symbol. Becoming Friendly WiFi approved means they are independantly checked to prove their service blocks access to pornography and images and videos of illegal child sexual abuse material, which is the requirement for use of the symbol.

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Friendly WiFi is a government-initiated Public WiFi Safety Assurance Standard. The Friendly WiFi symbol tells the WiFi users that the Public WiFi they are connecting to meets the minimum filtering standards – particularly in areas where children are present*. In fact, UK Government asked the Rail Delivery Group to develop a package of measures for all operators comprising of a national commitment to sign up to the Friendly WiFi standard.

 

Friendly WiFi has already approved many organisations in the transport sector, with thousands of rail and bus vehicles proudly wearing the symbol and providing assurance to their passengers that the WiFi they are using is safe and protected. ​