The intelligent and connected bus stops could serve ads to defray the cost of offering Internet access. — TAN KIT HOONG/The Star
One day, the humble bus stop will be transformed into an Internet-connected WiFi hotspot with a live screen that gives real time updates on bus schedules and that time may be sooner than you think, says Todd Ashton, head of Ericsson Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Using next-generation 5G mobile networks, it’s possible to equip a bus stop with an electronic billboard that’s connected to the Internet. This billboard will not only serve up real time updates on when the next bus will arrive, but also could be a mobile hotspot offering Internet access to any device.
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