Cablevision wants to spread WiFi into New York trains - FierceTelecom

Building off the success of the free WiFi access service it currently offers to subscribers throughout its metro New York footprint, it makes sense for Cablevision to target New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority's commuter trains and stations with the service. By submitting an application for the MTA's Interest for Wireless Broadband Services in Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad Trains and Stations," the service provider believes its one step closer to reaching that goal.

The MSO does have a few things going for it in its MTA WiFi application. It already offers its Optimum WiFi service to subscribers in several heavily trafficked areas, including downtown sites, parks and various outdoor locations. What's more, Cablevision's WiFi service is available in 96 percent of the LIRR and Metro North railroad platforms and parking lots throughout its service footprint. Customers apparently like the service, as the cable company reported that users have accessed the web via their WiFi network more than 4 million times since launching the service last September...