Billion Electric : Dual SIMs 4G/LTE In-Vehicle Router Delivers Smart Bus Experience in the Philippines

Billion Electric Co. Ltd., the leading provider of ICT solutions in Asia Pacific, announced latest 4G/LTESmart Bus networking application by providing M500 - 4G/LTE Dual SIMs In-Vehicle Router for real-time vehicle tracking and WiFi Hotspot service in the Philippines to improve the overall bus experience. Featuring the latest dual 4G/LTE technology, multi-WANs, GPS/GLONASS, and Wi-Fi access point, Billion M500 enables remarkable smart bus application by delivering reliable internet connectivity supporting status monitoring, location tracking, and emergency detection.

Designed for In-Vehicle Applications, Billion M500 is certified by US Military Standard MIL-STD-810G Compliant and E-Mark (E1) that can endure wide temperature range -40°C ~ 60 °C, humidity, high shock and vibration with compact enclosure and industrial-grade components. With flexible input range from DC 10V~56V and ignition sensing control, M500 is suitable for any size of the vehicles that can be automatically turned on/off for low voltage power protection to avoid battery draining.

Supporting dual 4G/LTE and dual-SIM, M500 can maximize wireless coverage and deliver an always-on internet connectivity with auto failover between EWAN and 4G/LTE, enabling live video streaming, communication, and onboard surveillance to track the real-time vehicle status. A pay-for-use Wi-Fi Hotspot captive portal allows passengers to enjoy cellular services along with advertisement push options.

M500 also serves as the communication backbone between drivers and dispatchers by tracking real-time information, such as location identification with embedded GPS/GLONASS functionality, engine speed, time, driving route, oil consumption data, and vehicle driving operations through the On-Board-Diagnosis (OBD) system to further ensure comfort and safety for bus passengers. An alarm notification will be sent to dispatch center when the system detects abnormal events.

'Homeland security has become the most critical issue worldwide. By implementing M500, cities can strengthen the safety of public transportation by receiving real-time monitoring data and video images with blistering connectivity,' said Ted Ho, the Chief Technology Officer of Billion Electric Co., Ltd.