OMAHA, Neb. -- Radio Engineering Industries Inc. and mobile broadband technology provider WAAV Inc. announced they have signed a two-year agreement to market onboard WiFi and internet connectivity solutions for charter buses and motorcoaches.

REI is the long-time supplier of audio/video entertainment and security systems for motorcoaches, transit buses and other vehicles.

The onboard WiFi system to be marketed by the two companies will use WAAV's AirBox mobile routers that allow "dozens of users" on a moving vehicle to use the internet simultaneously.

Currently, WAAV AirBox routers are used to provide onboard internet connectivity for thousands of passengers daily on coaches operated by Greyhound Lines, BoltBus, Washington Deluxe and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Designed and built for bus and train installations, the AirBox Transit Edition is a toughened router that provides connections for passengers and vehicle data to fleet operators.

Vehicle information can be delivered in real-time, with options ranging from security camera video, to vehicle diagnostics, GPS location and other operating data.

"The quality and innovative mobile design made WAAV equipment and REI a natural fit," said Dave Ruback, REI president.

"Combining our advanced technology in communications with the bus industrys leading onboard electronics provider gives customers a single device with capabilities not available anywhere else," said Brett Wilson, WAAVs director of enterprise solutions.

Earlier in this decade, REI and WAAV developed BUS-WATCH MB1and MB2, mobile broadband cellular routers using WAAVs technology.

BUS-WATCH MB1 and MB2 integrate WiFi and real-time surveillance capabilities into REIs line of onboard systems.

For more information, go to www.radioeng.com.