NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Another stretch of New York City's underground has Wi-Fi.
The Long Island Rail Road has added wireless service and cell connectivity for Verizon subscribers at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn and in the LIRR tunnel between Bedford Avenue and the commuting hub.
“The installation of high functioning Wi-Fi at one of our busiest terminals is yet another example of the LIRR continuously seeking to improve service for our customers,” said LIRR President Phil Eng. “As customers continue to return to the system in the aftermath of the pandemic, they’ll be greeted with modernized infrastructure and tools, including our world class app and enhanced connectivity. In the months ahead we’ll continue to innovate and expand our Wi-Fi capabilities eliminating remaining dead spots throughout the system and across carriers.”
The LIRR expects to add cell connectivity in the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel for subscribers of other carriers.
The MTA said it is also working on adding Wi-Fi at Jamaica Station and in the tunnel between East New York and the Queens terminal.