Aside from my own personal wifi, there is no wifi solution on the Metro North train and in 2009 it seems a bit lacking… I spend an hour on the train in either direction though the average traveler (based on my observation) spends between 30 and 40 minutes per trip. There are plenty of devices here – laptops, smartphones, and portable game systems. Most of these things can connect over wifi and while most people are perhaps not obsessing over their RSS feeds or email, I would see a very reasonable pick-up on a connection if it was available.
I’ve reported previously on the Cablevision wifi which has popped up at various stations, but that’s impossible to use while moving. Aside from a few dead spots (which could perhaps be filled by the carrier providing the service) wireless connectivity would be a killer addition to the commute. I could see purchasing it as part of the monthly pass – right from the kiosk. In fact that would easily work for a day pass just as easily …
This is the New York Metro area … I know we are not the most wired city in America, but it’s 2009 and things should be here by now.
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