D.C. Metro to bring wireless underground
The Washington Metro system announced that it will equip 20 underground stations for wireless service on the Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, AT&T and T-Mobile networks so that riders can make calls, text or get access to the Web while in the subway.
Comments
Sample conversation:
"WHAT? WHAT? I CANT HEAR YOU! THIS TRAIN IS REALLY LOUD! WHAT?"
Posted by: Tyler Waldman | August 18, 2009 12:10 PM
I'm indifferent about service in a metro, but always felt that if Verizon folks could have service, the other carriers should have equal access. Looks like that will finally come about.
Posted by: Jed | August 18, 2009 1:22 PM
WOW, what took metro so long...
Posted by: Pulte | August 18, 2009 1:57 PM
It will help me get more work done during delays.. People on the red line may be able to get lots done
Posted by: Bill Gray | August 18, 2009 4:55 PM
I guess this is an expanded project, but Verizon was given permission to lay cable throughout metro to provide cell service many years ago...so I am not sure why they are making a deal out of it now...I guess since it involves the other carriers or something...
Posted by: Bill | August 19, 2009 7:31 AM
I think this is important because as I stand and wait 15 minutes for a red line train that might actually have some room on it, knowing I'm going to miss my MARC train because of the delay, it would be nice to be able to contact my husband and let him know not to rush out of the office to pick me up. I like my AT&T service but am anxious without metro service. Do wish though that it won't become a chatty place.... as if.
Posted by: Summer | August 19, 2009 10:54 AM