Virgin Preps Train & Station Based Wi-Fi
Posted: 03rd Jun, 2003 By: MarkJ
The Virgin group is aiming to equip several of its stations with broadband wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Hotspot access, it also has plans for installing something similar on moving trains!:
The train operator announced last week that it is installing Wi-Fi hot spots at Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly. These will give high-speed Internet access to Virgin customers if they are at the station concourse, in one of the station's cafes, or in the first class lounge. Both sites should be live within a few weeks.
The rollout is being conducted in partnership with Broadreach Networks, following a trial at London's Euston Station earlier this year. "We are very excited about launching the first seamless and secure Internet access service at railway stations and on trains," said Magnus McEwen-King, chief executive of Broadreach, in a statement.
"Rail passengers will shortly be able to connect to the service via a wireless-enabled laptop or PDA and enjoy high-speed email and Web access throughout their journey," McEwen-King added.
Typically it's too early to find details on price and access options, although other companies, such as BTOpenzone, may soon follow Virgins lead. More @ ZDNet.
The train operator announced last week that it is installing Wi-Fi hot spots at Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly. These will give high-speed Internet access to Virgin customers if they are at the station concourse, in one of the station's cafes, or in the first class lounge. Both sites should be live within a few weeks.
The rollout is being conducted in partnership with Broadreach Networks, following a trial at London's Euston Station earlier this year. "We are very excited about launching the first seamless and secure Internet access service at railway stations and on trains," said Magnus McEwen-King, chief executive of Broadreach, in a statement.
"Rail passengers will shortly be able to connect to the service via a wireless-enabled laptop or PDA and enjoy high-speed email and Web access throughout their journey," McEwen-King added.
Typically it's too early to find details on price and access options, although other companies, such as BTOpenzone, may soon follow Virgins lead. More @ ZDNet.
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