A major milestone for passenger safety and digital trust at 35,000 feet Friendly WiFi is delighted to announce that Virgin Atlantic has become the first UK airline to achieve certification to the Friendly WiFi Approved Standard, marking a significant step forward in ensuring safe, trusted public connectivity for passengers. The certification is now in place across Virgin Atlantic's new onboard connectivity service powered by Starlink, following the launch and ongoing deployme

From airports and railway stations to coach services, ferries, and public transport hubs, connectivity has become an essential part of the passenger experience. Today’s travellers expect fast, reliable public WiFi wherever they go. Whether commuting to work, streaming content during a journey, checking travel updates, or keeping children entertained on longer trips, passengers increasingly rely on internet access while travelling. But as connectivity becomes more integrated i

In many environments, connectivity is no longer a convenience — it is a dependency. Public services, transport systems, utilities, retail estates, and smart infrastructure increasingly rely on continuous network access to function safely and effectively. Yet not all connectivity is created equal. While consumer-grade networking equipment may be sufficient in low-risk, low-demand settings, it is rarely designed to operate reliably in public, remote, harsh, or mission-critical

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We are excited to shine a spotlight on one of our esteemed partners, WiFi SPARK. Known for their exceptional WiFi solutions and...