Cape Town - Engen is bringing wifi to its forecourts, with 32 wifi hotspots set to come online at Engen 1-Stop service stations on the country’s main freeways by December 15, 2014.
“With 14 sites ready and 18 to come, Engen is doing everything possible to ensure its customers stay connected during the summer holidays,” says Mohamed Hassanally, automated innovations manager at Engen’s retail business.
“Now passengers can also cruise the highways – information superhighways,that is – on their smartphones and tablets.”
Dumisani Bengu, retail Business manager says: “We are constantly working to bring our customers new innovations that will enhance their shopping experience.”
How does it work?
“Simply SMS your email address to 32707 and a unique pin will be sent to you to access Engen’s wifi service there and then. Telkom Mobile subscribers get one hour free. Each device is eligible for 30 minutes of free wifi per day,” Hassanally says.
Hassanally says travellers who cannot stay for half an hour at one service station shouldn’t worry, as their remaining wifi minutes can be spent at other Engen 1-Stops that offer the service.
“You don’t have to SMS again either, just hook up to the Engen hotspot and you will be connected.”
He says Engen plans to roll out approximately 700 wifi hotspots across its network of service stations in 2015/2016, starting with wider coverage of its highway sites, then extending it to its 1-Plus sites in the urban areas, and finally bringing the service to selected Engen service stations.