ROI of Using IronWiFi in the Transportation Industry

ROI of Using IronWiFi in the Transportation Industry

Scenario: Regional rail operator with 100 trains equipped with onboard Wi-Fi managed through IronWiFi.

Annual Costs

ItemAmount (USD)
IronWiFi Subscription$600/train/year × 100 = $60,000
Initial Setup & Integration$10,000 (one-time)
Total First-Year Cost$70,000

Annual Benefits

Benefit AreaDetails / AssumptionsValue
Passenger Data Capture 500 new emails/month/train × 100 trains = 600,000/year $180,000
Customer Retention 0.5% increase in repeat riders = 3,000 trips × $20 profit $60,000
Advertising Revenue Local ads on captive portal: $50/month/train × 100 $60,000
Reduced IT Support Cloud-based access control reduces admin tasks $10,000
Total Estimated Value $310,000

ROI Calculation

ROI = ($310,000 – $70,000) / $70,000 × 100 = 342%

Additional Opportunities

  • Promote loyalty programs during Wi-Fi login
  • Push travel updates and reduce call center volume
  • Monetize with local partner promotions

Contact us for a custom ROI analysis based on your fleet size, routes, and passenger volume.


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