Doubts cloud plan for N.Y. subway cell service

Iria · Jan 13, 2006, 07:09 PM

When proposed nearly five months ago, the idea held the promise of a new era of underground communications.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, long hesitant about enabling cell phone service in the subways, said it would oversee the creation of a wireless network for all 277 underground stations.

Despite fears that cell phones could be used to detonate explosives, the authority, in a change of heart, maintained that the devices would allow passengers and employees to quickly report suspicious activities and summon help in emergencies. Not to mention the convenience.

Today, however, the plan, which would not provide cell phone service on moving trains, is yet another example of how nothing involving the New York City subways is ever simple.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Doubts cloud plan for N.Y. subway cell service When proposed nearly five months ago, the idea held the promise of a new era of underground communications. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, long hesitant about enabling cell phone service in the subways, said it would oversee the creation of a wireless network for all 277 underground stations. Despite fears that cell phones could be used to detonate explosives, the authority, in a change of heart, maintained that the devices would allow passengers and employees to quickly report suspicious activities and summon help in emergencies. Not to mention the convenience. Today, however, the plan, which would not provide cell phone service on moving trains, is yet another example of how nothing involving the New York City subways is ever simple. ___________ Read More / Source: News.com