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Transit Wireless names William A Bayne Jr. as new CEO

New York, NY [ Jun 01, 2011 ]

Transit Wireless LLC, the company licensed by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority to build and operate a cellular and WiFi network in the New York City underground subway stations, has announced the appointment of William A. Bayne Jr. as CEO.

Mr. Bayne, previously President of Radio Frequency Systems North America, brings to Transit Wireless a significant track record in the wireless telecommunications industry. In addition to his long term leadership of the North American operations of RFS, he also has held global roles encompassing Sales & Marketing, International Operations, Finance and Product Division Management. Mr. Bayne also has held various Board of Director positions inside related companies.

Transit Wireless is licensed to build and operate a neutral host cellular and WiFi network in the 277 underground stations of the New York City subway. Currently it has contracted with AT&T and T-Mobile to provide services into six Initial Build stations in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in 2011.

"Bill Bayne is strong leader who will provide the necessary drive and direction to Transit Wireless as it moves from the Initial Build phase of the project to the Full Build phase," said Transit Wireless Chairman Graeme Barclay. "He also is strong on relationship development, a critical skill set, considering the number of stakeholders involved in this iconic project. We are excited to have such an experienced executive on our team."

Current CEO Chris Jaeger will continue with the company as Executive Director, having led the company since the commencement of the Initial Build phase in July, 2010.

Ultimately, straphangers will be able to use their smartphones and other wireless devices in all underground New York City subway stations.

In addition to providing wireless service in subway stations, Transit Wireless will benefit subway passengers by providing revenue to the MTA, which will share in the occupancy fees paid by the carriers and other providers of services on the network.

Customers who receive service notifications from the MTA on their smartphones and other devices also will be able to receive those notifications in underground subway stations.