Staying connected across the Channel, even in the bowels of the London Underground, will soon be possible for local commuters and business travellers alike. Transport for London (TfL) has joined forces with Vodafone and Virgin Media O2This brings to four the number of operators partnering BAI Communications, which is responsible for mobile connectivity on the London Underground. As a result, 4G coverage continues to grow, with five new stations connected within the next six months: Bank, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Euston and Camden Town.
Staying connected across the Channel, even in the bowels of the London Underground, will soon be possible for local commuters and business travellers alike. Transport for London (TfL) has joined forces with Vodafone and Virgin Media O2This brings to four the number of operators partnering BAI Communications, which is responsible for mobile connectivity on the London Underground. As a result, 4G coverage continues to grow, with five new stations connected within the next six months: Bank, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Euston and Camden Town.
Eventually, all Tube stations and tunnels will benefit from high-quality, uninterrupted mobile coverage. The City business district will also be covered by summer 2023. " Once the project is complete, users will be able to make phone calls from anywhere in the metro, check the latest travel information, keep up to date with their emails and social media, and stream live video, transforming the passenger experience and ensuring the safety and security of the metro. transforming London into a smart city "says Transport for London management.
" L'Improving the capital's connectivity and digital infrastructure is vital to London's economic recovery from the pandemic, so I'm delighted that Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 customers now have access to mobile broadband coverage when travelling on the Tube. "Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, is delighted.
another key step in our work to build a connectivity backbone across the capital
Billy D'Arcy
For his part, BAI Communications CEO Billy D'Arcy points out: " We are delighted to welcome Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 to our network and to reach another key milestone in our work to build a more sustainable, competitive and secure network. construction of a connectivity backbone across the capital. Staying connected is more important than ever, and we're proud to be working with our partners to deliver connectivity that's ready for the future. 5G which will transform the way people travel and work in the capital, enabling them to travel more intelligently, safely and securely ".