Phase two of the New York subway Wi-Fi rollout has begun and 40 more stations are to receive Wi-Fi access, allowing customers to browse the internet whilst underground.
According to pcmag.com, Transit Wireless, which is in charge of the service, will start phase two by rolling out Wi-Fi to 11 more stations. This means that, soon, tourists and residents waiting for their trains at Grand Central Terminal and 34th St. Herald Square will be to check their social media profiles and send emails to pass the time.
Last year, Transit Wireless connected 36 New York subway stations up to its Wi-Fi service.
Transit Wireless CEO, William Bayne Jr., says millions of subways users will be able to benefit from the service.
“This is a huge benefit to all the visitors and tourists that come to New York City every day,” he explains. “We are not only extending our network to all underground stations in Queens and additional stations in Manhattan, we are setting the stage for future innovations that will provide riders with an enhanced experience in the New York City subway system.”
By 2017, all NYC subway stations will have Wi-Fi access, reports nypost.com. There is a huge demand for internet access too, as data from Transit Wireless shows the service was used around 2.6 million times in 2013.
