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High-Speed, High-Reliability 5G Connectivity for Public Transit

Connect routing, fare collection, signage, security systems, passenger Wi-Fi and more — with one high-bandwidth, low-latency solution.

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Connecting a new generation of transit systems

Public transportation is poised for a massive upgrade, improving everything from efficiency to safety and passenger convenience. Make sure your systems are ready, with future-proof 5G solutions that meet today’s — and tomorrow’s — most demanding transit connectivity requirements.

All-in-one 5G solution

From high-speed data transfer to ultra-low latency, security and high-performance edge computing, Digi transit solutions do it all. Connect routing, fare collection, security camera data, digital signage and public Wi-Fi using a single device, with robust segmentation between vehicular and passenger communications.

Purpose-built for bus, rail and paratransit

MIL-spec rated for temperature, shock, vibration, humidity and dust, Digi solutions handle the most challenging transportation environments. They have the industry’s most complete list of vehicle-grade certifications and transit-focused features, including dual redundant communications and sophisticated remote monitoring and management for timely, actionable insights.

Ultra-reliable and secure

Used in some of the nation’s largest metropolitan and regional transit systems, Digi solutions provide optimal performance and uninterrupted always-on availability for mission-critical applications. Security is built in from the ground up to support stringent compliance standards such as PCI DSS requirements for fare collection and other payment systems.

Digi TX64 5G

Public transit applications

  • High-speed passenger Wi-Fi
  • On-board security video
  • Infotainment and digital signage
  • Fare collection
  • Automated passenger counter
  • Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
  • Automated Vehicle Location (AVL)
  • FirstNet Trusted™
  • Untethered Dead Reckoning/GNSS
  • Edge Computing platform

Digi TX64 5G Rail

Heavy and light rail applications

  • Certified for commercial railways
  • High-speed 5G NR connectivity
  • 4G LTE-Advanced Pro fallback
  • Wired Gigabit Ethernet
  • FirstNet Trusted™
  • Untethered Dead Reckoning/GNSS
  • Future-proof for FRMCS compliance
  • Supports Positive Train Control
  • Integrated VPN, security, firewall
  • Edge Computing platform

Digi TX54

Traffic management applications

  • BRT traffic signal timing
  • V2X communications
  • Automated license plate reader
  • FirstNet Trusted™
  • City-wide traffic insights
  • Traffic cameras
  • Edge Computing platform
  • Vehicle camera integration
  • GPS location services
  • Supports 99% and above uptime goals
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Digi Remote Manager

Drop-in deployment with simple,
secure remote control

Best-in-class monitoring and management ensures you can scale your deployment to a fleet of any size. Digi Remote Manager® gives you a single, secure platform to access data and manage devices from anywhere. Simple, secure control keeps your deployments on track – edit configurations, update firmware, monitor, schedule and automate tasks – all from your desktop or tablet.

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The Journey to 5G

5G, the next generation of mobile communication technology, is not just an incremental improvement, but a major evolution that will transform the world in which we live and work. Partner with Digi to evaluate your needs

FirstNet®

Digi solutions support FirstNet, a nationwide broadband wireless network that provides pre-emptive voice, text and data for first responders and critical infrastructure, even in times of large-scale public emergencies. Pre-emptive wireless communications for public safety
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CUSTOMER STORIES

Visalia
“Digi is the heartbeat of the bus transit connection, which enables tracking of cash receivables, the video security system and passenger Wi-Fi.”

Joe Vela, Office Systems Analyst, City of Visalia

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SEPTA
“Digi hardened rail routers provide fault-tolerant and failsafe communications, both on-board and with remote systems over cellular networks.”



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“I’ve known Digi for a long time and have always found that their products are super-reliable, so we decided to try a pilot program on 10 of our 82 cars, and it has worked very well.”

Boris Matakovic, chief information officer

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TransData
“Digi has demonstrated the capability of Digi SOM technology, offering a feature-packed robust solution while remaining cost competitive in a price sensitive market and region.”

Stanislav Piecka, TransData Chief Technology Officer

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New York City DOT
“Collaborating with the AT&T and NYC DOT teams to plan and deploy this massive rollout was a great experience. It shows the power of partnerships. And the end result is a process that we can replicate to support cities of any size in their quest to improve traffic flow, system reliability and control while gaining citywide 24/7/365 visibility.”

Steve Mazur, Director of Government Solutions, Digi International

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