Internet access on the London Underground
25th January 2012
Transport for London has officially announced travellers on London’s tube network will be able to access Wi-Fi from this summer; but do visitors even want it?
After piloting a scheme at Charing Cross station, TfL has confirmed it will be rolling the internet out to 120 stations across the tube network. Tube travellers will be able to access Wi-Fi while waiting underground on platforms, but not while on moving trains.
Access will be available in advance of the London 2012 Olympics, although officials have not revealed exactly when the scheme will be rolled out to commuters and travellers. Last year, a similar attempt to provide internet underground collapsed.
Director of strategy and service development Gareth Powell told The Daily Telegraph: “London Underground is continuing with preparations to install the necessary infrastructure and is on schedule to complete the project as planned.
"An announcement of the chosen service provider will be made in early spring, leaving plenty of time for this to be delivered to customers in time for the 2012 Games.”
Those using the service could potentially be charged, although this is also yet to be confirmed by TfL.
Here at Wanderlust, we want to know what you think:
a) Do you think the service will really be ready come the summer time?
b) Whether you're a London commuter or overseas visitor, do you even want internet access on the London Underground?
Let us know what you think below...
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