BAI Canada paid the TTC $25-million for a 20-year contract to build a WiFi network for Toronto’s subway. WiFi at the first two stations is still in the testing phase, but after it launches permanently next month, the company is hoping to bring the service to more stations.
“We just need to make sure that the WiFi itself and the band that it’s using does not interfere with our radio systems, with our signalling systems that could be safety-critical,” said TTC spokesman Brad Ross, “We don’t anticipate there being issues – these things are figured out before they’re installed and run – but we still need to do that testing.”
He said that BAI is currently mapping out a schedule for building the same infrastructure for the rest of the subway stations over the next couple of years.
In order to connect to the free WiFi, riders will have to watch short, 15-second advertisements beforehand, said Mr. Ross. There will also be ads on the network to help support and pay for the service. All ads will be subject to the TTC’s advertising policy.
The agreement with BAI also gives the company two years to secure a cellphone provider to potentially also bring cell service to subway stations. The infrastructure for cell service at the two prototype stations is already built, but as of yet, no cell provider has come on board.
via WiFiNovation | Scoop.it
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