Back in 1999, four graduates from Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, pioneered “multicellular aggregating technology,” creating what is described as the fastest, most reliable internet connection possible for a moving vehicle. The technology was patented and Icomera was born, which would help revolutionize connectivity on the go.
In 1999, when this technology was created, the term “Wi-Fi” had just been coined but few understood what it meant. Despite this being uncharted territory, Icomera deployed the rail industry’s s first commercial onboard Passenger Wi-Fi service with Swedish rail operator SJ in 2003. Since then, onboard connectivity has evolved from a luxury consideration to an essential service.
Today, Icomera is the world’s leading provider of mobile Internet solutions for public transport, connecting millions of WiFi users and tens of thousands of trainsets, trams, buses and coaches around the globe every day.
Since its acquisition by ENGIE Ineo in 2017, the company has expanded even further, and now employs more than 270 employees working from its offices based in Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy.
To honor the company’s 20 anniversary, Icomera employees gathered in Gothenburg to celebrate. Commenting on the occasion, Icomera Founder and Vice President Innovation Mats Karlsson said, “Over the past 20 years, Icomera has grown substantially, but we have retained our innovative, pioneering spirit throughout, and will continue to lead the way.”
Icomera President and CEO Karl-Johan Holm added, “Icomera is making public transport a better, more attractive option for passengers. We believe we have a key role to play in shifting society’s travel habits towards sustainable, green mobility. Today, we are not only celebrating Icomera’s past successes but also preparing for the work ahead as we contribute to the global roadmap for net zero-carbon emissions.”
