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Green Light for Wireless Communications
In New York City Subway Stations

NEW YORK, NY (27 July, 2010): US business Transit Wireless has reached an agreement with international critical communications specialist Broadcast Australia for the delivery of wireless communications infrastructure in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City subway stations.

Work will commence shortly to establish wireless communications infrastructure in the first six stations by 2012.

CEO for Transit Wireless Chris Jaeger said, “New York subway commuters, workers and emergency responders are today a step closer to enjoying wireless voice and data connectivity in New York City subway stations. We look forward to working closely with MTA and the cellular carriers to achieve this.”

Transit Wireless’ agreement with Broadcast Australia brings together solid experience in designing, building and operating confined-space critical communications infrastructure.

The establishment of this infrastructure will enhance safety and efficiency for subway users. One of the system’s features will allow the source of a cell phone’s signal to be located within a station, allowing better response times from emergency service providers and 911 call center operators. This system is already available and used by emergency services above-ground. This project will also facilitate the use of cell phones, computers and other electronic communications devices in subway stations.