New York is finally installing its promised public gigabit Wi-Fi (pic heavy)

[LiberalElite]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/28/10674634/linknyc-new-york-public-wifi-installation-photos-gigabit

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Today, workers began installing the first LinkNYC access points in New York. First announced in November 2014, the hubs are designed as an update to the standard phone booth, using upgraded infrastructure to provide gigabit Wi-Fi access points. This particular installation was spotted outside a small Starbucks at 15th St and 3rd Avenue, near Manhattan’s Union Square. 500 other hubs are set to be installed throughout the city by mid-July. LinkNYC anticipates one or two weeks of testing before New Yorkers will be able to use the hubs to get online.
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[Vermin Supreme]

1. So would that mean the damned trains will also be wifi capable?

It would be the smartest thing to do.

[LiberalElite]

2. What are you talking about? There's wifi in subway stations

not everywhere but MTA's working on it. I've connected using my phone.

http://www.mta.info/news-wi-fi-transit-wireless-subway/2015/11/12/start-next-phase-connect-37-stations-brooklyn-and

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Start of Next Phase to Connect 37 Stations in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan in 2016

November 12th, 2015


Customers at some more subway stations can now check social media or download apps thanks to Phase 4 expansion of wireless, public safety and Wi-Fi services to 21 underground subway stations in the Bronx and 16 in Manhattan. In addition, Transit Wireless has initiated design and construction work on the fifth phase of the seven-phase project to wire all 279 underground MTA stations. When completed, Phase 5 will bring another 37 stations online by mid-2016, including the first stations in Brooklyn. “More and more, access to high speed internet is a necessity and many New Yorkers cannot afford to be blacked out while trying to get from point A to point B,” Governor Cuomo said. “By ensuring that subways stations throughout the city offer full Wi-Fi capabilities, we are not only improving rider experience, but also making public transportation a more viable option for those who work in and around our city.”
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[Vermin Supreme]

3. Hmm interesting.

I'm visiting your fine city for a few more days, and I thought the subway would be online by now. I guess the next time I visit, I won't have any trouble staying connected reading Democratic Underground among other sites too.

EDIT: I travel to New York City once or twice a year, depending on airfare and my mood about my in-laws. They're all right, but not much you can do. Anyhoo, will be taking my son to New York Hall of Science tomorrow.

[LiberalElite]

4. It goes in and out - tends to be out in the tunnels

they also have interactive wifi kiosks in Grand Central subway station and some other locations for transit updates.

For more wifi info:

http://www.transitwirelesswifi.com/en/available-stations

[Vermin Supreme]

5. Thanks!

Found a neat app called Cityhopper. Going to try it. Thank you!

[LiberalElite]

6. Have a good visit nt