Comments on: Annoying cell phone conversations coming soon to a platform near you http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/ A New York City Subway Blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:01:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Report: Transit Wireless cell service pilot set for Tuesday launch :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-214300 Report: Transit Wireless cell service pilot set for Tuesday launch :: Second Ave. Sagas Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:40 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-214300 [...] September of 2007, I wrote a short article about an impending plan to bring cell service underground. Since then, Transit Wireless, the MTA’s contractor chosen for the pilot program, failed to [...] [...] September of 2007, I wrote a short article about an impending plan to bring cell service underground. Since then, Transit Wireless, the MTA’s contractor chosen for the pilot program, failed to [...]

]]> By: Transit Wireless’ Chelsea subway cell pilot ahead of schedule :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-181769 Transit Wireless’ Chelsea subway cell pilot ahead of schedule :: Second Ave. Sagas Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:59:09 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-181769 [...] have been on the proverbial map for nearly three and a half years. In September of 2007, the MTA signed a deal with Transit Wireless to wire these six stations, it became clear that the company didn’t have the resources to [...] [...] have been on the proverbial map for nearly three and a half years. In September of 2007, the MTA signed a deal with Transit Wireless to wire these six stations, it became clear that the company didn’t have the resources to [...]

]]> By: MTA vows to bring cell, wifi service underground, again :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-87194 MTA vows to bring cell, wifi service underground, again :: Second Ave. Sagas Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:01:10 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-87194 [...] September 2007, the MTA chose a little-known company named Transit Wireless to receive a $200 million contract that would allow it to equip all underground subway stations with wireless capabilities. It seemed [...] [...] September 2007, the MTA chose a little-known company named Transit Wireless to receive a $200 million contract that would allow it to equip all underground subway stations with wireless capabilities. It seemed [...]

]]> By: Walder: Timeframe for cell service ’simply unacceptable’ :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-78134 Walder: Timeframe for cell service ’simply unacceptable’ :: Second Ave. Sagas Thu, 06 May 2010 06:03:12 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-78134 [...] has a reason to be annoyed. The MTA has been talking about underground cell service since 2005 and signed a deal (with a company many believed to be less than reliable) in September 2007. When the promises of a [...] [...] has a reason to be annoyed. The MTA has been talking about underground cell service since 2005 and signed a deal (with a company many believed to be less than reliable) in September 2007. When the promises of a [...]

]]> By: DC’s Metro moves toward a fully wired system :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-64100 DC’s Metro moves toward a fully wired system :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:03:26 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-64100 [...] Sept. 2007, the MTA announced plans to wire all underground subway stations for cell service. Nearly two years later, nothing has come from the ten-year contract the MTA inked [...] [...] Sept. 2007, the MTA announced plans to wire all underground subway stations for cell service. Nearly two years later, nothing has come from the ten-year contract the MTA inked [...]

]]> By: Underground cell service plan still on hold :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-61459 Underground cell service plan still on hold :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:49:40 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-61459 [...] cell service seemed to be on terminal hold. After all, the public unveiling of the plan arrived in September of 2007, and over 20 months later, nothing very much has [...] [...] cell service seemed to be on terminal hold. After all, the public unveiling of the plan arrived in September of 2007, and over 20 months later, nothing very much has [...]

]]> By: DC to enjoy full Metro cell coverage by 2012 :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-59072 DC to enjoy full Metro cell coverage by 2012 :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:30:58 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-59072 [...] fact, 18 months ago, the MTA signed a contract to start rolling out cellular service to every underground station. The pilot program was originally supposed to be ready two years after [...] [...] fact, 18 months ago, the MTA signed a contract to start rolling out cellular service to every underground station. The pilot program was originally supposed to be ready two years after [...]

]]> By: Did the MTA sign a cell service contract with a bogus company? « Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-1421 Did the MTA sign a cell service contract with a bogus company? « Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:36:45 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-1421 [...] September, the MTA and Transit Wireless announced a multi-million-dollar deal that would usher in the age of cell phones in the subway. Since these two groups completed their 10-year deal, things were silent on the cell phone front, [...] [...] September, the MTA and Transit Wireless announced a multi-million-dollar deal that would usher in the age of cell phones in the subway. Since these two groups completed their 10-year deal, things were silent on the cell phone front, [...]

]]> By: NYC subways to get cell phone service | Prepaid Reviews http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-1417 NYC subways to get cell phone service | Prepaid Reviews Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:00:51 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-1417 [...] [Second Ave Sagas] [...] [...] [Second Ave Sagas] [...]

]]> By: Alon Levy http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-1420 Alon Levy Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:54:12 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/09/20/annoying-cell-phone-conversations-coming-soon-to-a-platform-near-you/#comment-1420 I used to live in Singapore, where cells work at the stations and sometimes in the tunnels, and where most of the system is elevated. Honestly, I never found it annoying, and I don't think any of my friends did, either. Also, at my NYCT station, 116th-Columbia University, I managed to briefly make a phone call a few weeks ago. I used to live in Singapore, where cells work at the stations and sometimes in the tunnels, and where most of the system is elevated. Honestly, I never found it annoying, and I don’t think any of my friends did, either.

Also, at my NYCT station, 116th-Columbia University, I managed to briefly make a phone call a few weeks ago.

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