Case study: WiFi4GR project at Athens’ Metro Syntagma

The WiFi4GR project at Athens’ Metro Syntagma stands as a flagship example of public digital infrastructure in Greece, aiming to provide seamless high-speed internet access to thousands of commuters daily. The project required innovative solutions, meticulous execution, and robust collaboration. OTE, as the specialized main contractor, led the overall delivery, coordination, and quality assurance, ensuring that the network met the stringent connectivity standards of modern urban transport. Praxis Factor contributed as a specialized subcontractor, responsible for technical deployment and on-the-ground execution.

Project Objectives
The key objectives of the Metro Syntagma WiFi4GR project were:

1. Deliver resilient, high-speed Wi-Fi service to the thousands of daily commuters using Syntagma Metro.
2. Ensure the deployment met all public safety, regulatory, and scalability requirements for urban transport infrastructure.
3. Accomplish seamless, minimal-disruption installation of advanced wireless technology in one of Greece’s busiest public spaces.
4. Achieve network certification and compliance for future scalability and reliability.

Our Approach
To meet these objectives, Euroaxes adopted a strategic and phased approach, with Praxis Factor playing a crucial implementation role:

1. Comprehensive Planning & Design:
   – Euroaxes defined the technical scope and coordinated with public authorities.
   – Led project management to optimize timelines and minimize operational impact.
2. Technical On-Site Deployment by Praxis Factor:
   – Deployed advanced network cabling and optical fiber under strict safety and quality protocols.
   – Installed Wi-Fi access points at strategic locations for optimal coverage.
   – Performed detailed measurement, commissioning, and compliance validation.
3. Collaboration & Quality Assurance:
   – Ensured continuous communication between stakeholders for streamlined decision-making.
   – Praxis Factor delivered technical execution efficiently in a demanding environment.

Impactful Outcomes
The successful implementation of this project resulted in several significant outcomes:

1. Reliable, free high-speed Wi-Fi is now available to all Syntagma Metro visitors and daily commuters.
2. Installation and commissioning were completed with minimal public disruption in a high-traffic area.
3. The new network infrastructure is scalable and ready for future urban digital services.
4. Compliance with safety standards was achieved and certified.
5. The Syntagma deployment sets a new benchmark for public wireless infrastructure projects in Greece.

Key takeaways
– OTE served as the main contractor, delivering comprehensive project leadership while Praxis Factor executed specialized technical deployment.
– Effective collaboration between main contractor and subcontractor was essential to meet the complexity and scalability demands of Athens’ metro environment.
– The WiFi4GR project at Syntagma demonstrates the ability of this partnership model to transform urban connectivity spaces efficiently and reliably.
– For organizations seeking future-ready, certified public digital infrastructure, choosing teams experienced in best-in-class project delivery and technical execution is vital.

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