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Latest news, insights and industry updates from Friendly WiFi and the sectors we support.
Stay up to date with the latest from Friendly WiFi and the wider digital safety and connectivity sector. Explore our latest news, insights and updates, including Friendly WiFi developments, certification announcements, client stories and useful advice, alongside blogs discussing online safety, public WiFi and emerging digital trends. You can also discover industry-focused articles covering developments, challenges and innovation across the sectors we support. Use the filters below to browse News, Blog and Industry Blog content and quickly find the updates most relevant to you.
Virgin Atlantic becomes first UK airline certified to Friendly WiFi's Approved Standard
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
Jun 33 min read
Creating Safer Digital Journeys: Why Public WiFi Protection Matters Across the Transport Industry
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
May 123 min read
West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway achieve Friendly WiFi Certification
We are proud to announce that West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway have successfully achieved Friendly WiFi certification, demonstrating their commitment to providing a safe and secure online environment for passengers across their network. By obtaining this certification, both train companies have met the required standards to ensure that inappropriate content is filtered, offering peace of mind to all passengers using their onboard WiFi. This milestone rein
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Rail operator Grand Central Rail awarded the Friendly WiFi Certification
We are delighted to announce that rail operator Grand Central has been awarded the prestigious Friendly WiFi certification, further enhancing their commitment to providing safe internet access for passengers. This certification comes at a pivotal moment as Grand Central upgrades their onboard WiFi services to meet the highest standards of filtering and safety. "We are thrilled to welcome Grand Central to our growing network of certified transport providers," said Bev Smith, D
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Northern Trains Commitment to Safe Public WiFi: A Model for Passenger Protection
At Friendly WiFi, we are proud to highlight the exemplary efforts of Northern Trains in ensuring the safety and security of their public WiFi services. The Importance of Protecting Public WiFi Users In today’s digital age, access to public WiFi is a necessity for many. However, it also comes with risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children. Ensuring that public WiFi is safe and secure is crucial to protecting users from harmful content. Northern Train’s proact
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Greater Anglia Trains and Stansted Express Achieve Friendly WiFi Certification
We are delighted to announce that Greater Anglia Trains, including Stansted Express, have achieved Friendly WiFi certification, further underscoring their commitment to passenger safety whilst travelling with them. Greater Anglia has made significant investments in upgrading their WiFi services across their new fleet of trains. Recognising the importance of providing a safe online environment for all passengers, they have taken the additional step of ensuring their WiFi netwo
Jul 31, 20242 min read
TransPennine Express Achieves “Friendly WiFi” Certification: Enhancing Passenger Safety and Online Experience
TransPennine Express (TPE), a leading rail operator in the UK, is delighted to announce that all its trains and stations have been certified as “Friendly WiFi” locations. This certification underscores TPE’s commitment to providing a secure and family-friendly internet browsing experience for passengers. What is Friendly WiFi? Friendly WiFi is an industry-standard certification that ensures public WiFi networks filter and block access to inappropriate content. By achieving th
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Public WiFi on buses – exploring the benefits and solutions
There has been a lot of discussion, if providing a WiFi service is essential or necessary on a bus network. Operators have the challenge of thinking about the experience of passengers on board, versus the cost of providing on-board WiFi services. It is accepted that public WiFi isn’t going away, even with the data offers that mobile phone operators provide as part of their service. Today, wherever you go, you will be encouraged to connect to a free WiFi service – in your lo
Feb 12, 20245 min read
TfL’s Underground WiFi service awarded Friendly WiFi certification
The development of high speed connectivity across the tube, leads to more and more passengers being connected online and potentially being exposed to harmful content. The major step forward by TfL in delivering upgraded WiFi services with supplier BAI in partnership with the major mobile operators, is supported by their decision to have their service Friendly WiFi certified. The Friendly WiFi certification shows the commitment by TfL to ensure that a safe and comfortable bro
Jul 20, 20232 min read
First Bus Friendly WiFi Certified
Across the UK, First Bus are providing essential transport services to local communities, connecting families and friends and commuters getting to work. They have been committed to delivering an easy to use and reliable service with technology that makes it simple for their customers to use their network of buses. As part of their service, they recognised that providing an on onboard WiFi solution was essential to keep passengers connected whilst on the move, whilst making i
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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