Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Wi-Fi and Cell Service for NYC Subway Tunnels


New York City Commuters want to stay Connected during their rides. But the Connection can get Lost during most underground rides. The Call drops. The Video doesn’t load. The email won’t go through. Cell Service and Wi-Fi are only installed in some Tunnels. The MTA is working to bring Service to the system.

The Project to bring Cell Service and Wi-Fi to Subway Platforms began over a Decade ago. All Underground Station Platforms had it by 2017. It’s necessary for the Mobile Ticketing, the Tap-and-Go Payment system, and the Next-Generation Turnstiles.

Public-Private Partnerships are connecting the system with the Companies covering the Cost. The next step is Wireless Service in the Tunnels.

Mile Finley is the CEO of Boingo, which provides Wi-Fi and Cell Service to Grand Central Madison, including the Tunnels. More than 100 miles of Cable have been installed around the Complex. “You get more coverage, more capability, more speed and safety,” He said.

Commuters have a long way to go to the Grand Central Madison Train. The Phone works for the Walk and the Ride through the Tunnel into Queens. This is the First Central Facility to be completely covered for the Underground Trip, including the Tunnels.

Boingo has also Connected the Tunnels leading to the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, and the Railroad Stations on that Line in Brooklyn and Queens. Boingo is preparing for the Next-Generation Service, Wi-Fi 7. Finley says it will be Faster, have better Security, and be Mobile.

The Infrastructure at Grand Central Madison was designed for Future Upgrades and Capacity. Other Wireless Companies are working in the Subway. In 2020, Cell Service was added to a Section of the L Train Tunnel after Renovating it.

The Grand Central Shuttle Train became the First complete Line to get Service. Stretches of the G and 4/5/6 Trains are following. The MTA Is working with Companies to Install Service in Subway Tunnels by 2032.










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