London Calling: WiFi on The Tube

[marmar]

(Guardian UK) Wi-Fi internet access has arrived at London Underground stations, promising to keep passengers in touch with news and allow the anguish of the subterranean commuter to be instantly tweeted to the world above.

The first beneficiaries were passengers at King's Cross and Warren Street , followed by Oxford Circus and Green Park and then 80 more of the capital's tube stations by the end of summer. Transport for London (TfL) said it would come at no cost to farepayers or taxpayers.

Virgin Media, TfL's partner for the service, said it was "a truly historic moment, as we connect millions of tube passengers to the wonderful world of the internet for the first time". But like many such moments, the import seemed largely lost on those living through it, with few pausing to use the network.

The Guardian was able to place a Skype video call from the northbound Victoria line platform at King's Cross. Porn-blocking technology will minimise online antisocial behaviour. .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jun/07/wifi-first-london-tube-stations

[corkhead]

1. What? Free of Charge? Wutta bunch of commies!