Engen petrol plans to roll out approximately 700 Wi-Fi 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. The plan has officially begun with the company bringing Wi-Fi to its forecourts, with 32 Wi-Fi hotspots set to come online at Engen 1-Stop service stations on the country's main freeways by 15 December 2014.
"With 14 sites ready and 18 to come, the company 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 information superhighways 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."
"Simply SMS your email address to 32707 and a unique pin will be sent to you to access Engen's Wi-Fi service there and then. Telkom Mobile subscribers get one hour free. Each device is eligible for 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi per day," Hassanally says.
He adds that travellers who cannot stay for half an hour at one service station should not worry, as their remaining Wi-Fi 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 hotspot and you will be connected."
"It's important to us that we enable our customers to fill up on fuel, convenience and now, megabytes at our service stations," says Bengu. "It is in line with our pledge to always put the customer first, as espoused by Engen's brand promise."
Engen 1-Stops offering free Wi-Fi:
| Swartberg 1 Stop | N1, Beaufort West | Western Cape |
| Riversdale 1 Stop | N2, Riversdale | Western Cape |
| Laingsburg 1 Stop | N1, Laingsburg | Western Cape |
| Buffalo River 1 Stop | Cathcart Road, King Williams Town | Eastern Cape |
| Cato Ridge 1 Stop | N3, Cato Ridge | Kwazulu Natal |
| Colesberg 1 Stop | N1, Colesberg | Free State |
| Plettenberg Bay 1 Stop | N2, Plettenberg Bay | Western Cape |
| Heidelberg 1 Stop | Eksteen St, Heidelberg | Western Cape |
| Klawer 1 Stop | N7, Klawer | Western Cape |
| Sedgefield 1 Stop | N2, Sedgefield | Western Cape |
| Mossel Bay 1 Stop | N2, Mosselbay | Western Cape |
| Pongola 1 Stop | Martin St, Pongola | Mpumalanga |
| Mooi 1 Stop | Main Road, Mooirivier, Estcourt | Kwazulu Natal |
| Mangaung 1 Stop | Cnr Thaba Nchu & Kruger Road, Bloemfontein | Free State |
