Race is on for cellular system for N.Y. subway

Iria · Aug 26, 2005, 02:50 PM

The decision to introduce cell phone service in New York City's underground subway stations touched off a flurry of interest in the telecommunications industry this week.

That scramble comes as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority began soliciting bids for a 10-year contract that will involve immense technical complexity and probably be worth $50 million to $100 million.

Representatives of the country's four largest wireless companies--Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile--all said Wednesday that they were considering submitting proposals to build the wireless voice and data network, which will cover 277 of the city's 468 stations. Companies that make wireless hardware--cables, radios and antennas--also expressed interest. Bids are due on Oct. 12.
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Aug 26, 2005, 02:50 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Race is on for cellular system for N.Y. subway The decision to introduce cell phone service in New York City's underground subway stations touched off a flurry of interest in the telecommunications industry this week. That scramble comes as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority began soliciting bids for a 10-year contract that will involve immense technical complexity and probably be worth $50 million to $100 million. Representatives of the country's four largest wireless companies--Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile--all said Wednesday that they were considering submitting proposals to build the wireless voice and data network, which will cover 277 of the city's 468 stations. Companies that make wireless hardware--cables, radios and antennas--also expressed interest. Bids are due on Oct. 12. __________ Read More / Source: News.com