Six stations will be wired by the end of 2011, and the networks will work on the platforms and in the stations, but not on the moving trains.
Then entire subway system is expected to be wired by 2016.
The deals will give T-Mobile and AT&T subscribers access to the wireless network when it is up-and-running.
Verizon and Sprint have also been contacted for similar contracts.
"The network is designed and planned to carry many carriers," adds Transit Wireless CEO Chris Jaeger. "Our aim is to have discussions with other carriers to see if they are interested parties in coming on to this network."
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 4 Oct 2010 23:03
