More New York commuters should soon have wireless connectivity during their daily subway rides as Transit Wireless adds wi-fi to more stops.
Commencing the second phase of increasing wi-fi in train stations, Transit Wireless plans to implement service in Midtown and Queens during the next year, Gothamist reported.
"Service will roll out progressively throughout Phase Two, starting with 11 stations in mid-town Manhattan, including Grand Central Terminal, 34th St. Herald Square and Bryant Park," said the Transit Wireless website.
"Construction for the entire borough of Queens will begin rolling out in March. Phase Two will provide nearly 250 million annual riders with cellular service on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon Wireless as well as Wi-Fi. The Phase Two build-out is expected to be completed by June 2014."
According to Gothamist, Transit Wireless added wi-fi to 30 subway stations last year, most of which were on the West Side of Manhattan.
The network has served around 2.6 million customers in the last year, Transit Wireless said.
Making wi-fi available in the subway will keep people connected and also help passengers stay safe in the event of an emergency.
"The MTA's firm commitment to bringing our transit system into the 21st Century continues to bear fruit with new technology that will improve our customers' daily commutes," said MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast, as quoted by Transit Wireless.
"Providing cell phone and data connectivity to our Queens customers is the latest step in keeping everyone connected and bringing a new level of security with the ability to dial 911 in an emergency."
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