Digital Bus

Transform the passenger experience and streamline your operations with seamless connectivity.

Managed connectivity solution for bus operators

Viasat Digital Bus elevates the passenger experience, simplifies onboard systems, and enhances connectivity across fleets of any size, all while streamlining your tech stack.

Designed for long-distance travel and tailored for bus companies’ distinct needs, Digital Bus blends high-performance satellite and cellular connectivity, advanced real-time operational and passenger analytics, and a customizable passenger portal.

Coach on a motorway bridge viewed from the ground

Why it matters — for passengers and your business

People expect to stay connected, with 85% of bus passengers surveyed considering Wi-Fi an essential amenity during their journey¹ – to work, stream, share, and relax.

But en-route, Wi-Fi is often patchy and unreliable. And in areas with limited cellular coverage, that can mean hours without access for frustrated passengers.

That changes with Viasat Digital Bus. Deliver high-speed internet access across entire journeys – even on rural routes where coverage typically drops. In recent onboard trials, the service delivered connectivity with high availability across varied geographical regions, redefining what passengers can expect from bus travel and opening up new avenues for differentiation.

And it’s not just about passenger satisfaction. Digital Bus also provides a reliable connectivity backbone for your operational technologies, helping you streamline your tech stack, make the most of your telematics deployments, and manage your fleet more efficiently — all through a single, resilient solution.

¹ September 2024 survey

Benefits

Boost passenger experience with reliable, high-speed connectivity that supports Wi-Fi and streaming.
Streamline your tech stack, unleash the potential of connectivity. Whether you're running telemetry, tracking, onboard cameras or multiple passenger systems, our platform brings it all together and keeps it online, with secure, resilient, and enterprise-grade connectivity.
Enhance visibility and control. The Connectivity Platform gives operators a single window into system performance, passenger demand, and network conditions – with real-time heatmaps and simple API integrations.
Maximize value with tailored connectivity plans. Our hybrid models combine satellite and cellular networks to fit your routes, operations, and budget — ensuring you only pay for the coverage and capacity you need.

Viasat terminal used for digital bus services

The full connectivity stack – managed by Viasat

For customers — passenger portal

Customizable and user-friendly
Supports dynamic ads, helping to subsidize connectivity costs, and real-time feedback mechanisms
Helps drive revenue while boosting satisfaction

For bus operators — connectivity platform

This customizable platform aggregates network performance and telemetry data into a single view
Real-time performance monitoring and coverage heatmaps
Simple API integrations to plug in existing systems

Built-for-purpose connectivity hardware

Satellite antenna with integrated modem for seamless connectivity (DB Unleashed)
High-capacity antenna to maximize cellular signal (DB Connect)
Integrated hybrid router supporting up to 4 SIM cards with onboard data processing
Built-in reliable Wi-Fi access point for optimal signal distribution throughout the bus
Certified retrofit and line-fit hardware options help ensure fast, weather-resistant integration, with close collaboration with OEMs to minimize weather-induced deterioration

Why partner with Viasat?

Connectivity expertise on land, sea and air, with 50 million airline passengers served monthly and 1M+ commercial land devices connected
A single partner for hardware, software, installation, and long-term support
Custom plans and SLAs built from real usage data
Requisite regulatory approvals in markets where we offer the service
A better-connected bus – for your customers, your systems, and your future
Local expertise and support across key markets

Digital Bus

If you’re looking for more information on Viasat Digital Bus’s capabilities, integration options, or technical details, please download the service sheet.

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