Wi-Fi access has just been launched at a number of New Jersey Transit stations in America, meaning over 100,000 daily commuters will now be able to check their emails and browse the internet whilst waiting for their train to arrive.
According to lightreading.com, Cablevision Systems Corp has rolled out its Optimum Wi-Fi service at 11 different New Jersey stations. Commuters travelling through major hubs of Hoboken Terminal, Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Junction, Trenton Transit Center, Newark Broad Street, Meadowlands, Metropark, Montclair State University, New Brunswick, Rahway and Summit will all be able to connect to the internet during their journeys.
However, regular travellers will likely have to pay in order to access the service, as each registered device will only be allowed up to five day passes before they have to pay for the privilege. A day pass costs $4.99, which runs out once it’s midnight on the day of purchase. On the plus side, that day pass also allows users access to any of the other Optimum Wi-Fi hotspots in the Tri-State area, of which there are over 100,000.
Those that are subscribers to Cablevision will be allowed unlimited access to the Wi-Fi. All they have to do is enter their Optimum ID and password to connect for free, reports cedmagazine.com.
New Jersey Transit executive director, James Weinstein, said wireless access at stations was one of the services most wanted by its customers.
“We are excited to work with Cablevision to further enhance the overall customer experience on our system by offering a dedicated Wi-Fi connection, enabling those who wish to remain connected during their commute to do so continuously,” he stated.
