Internet on Trains?

Author: Chris

18 Dec

If airline companies can get WiFi and voice services why shouldn’t train be able to get it too? NTT Communication has a big plan for Japan’s high-speed bullet trains. It will offer WiFi service starting this March for N700 series trains. A coaxial cable will run through the train and it will get you the well deserved Internet connection. You should expect a speed limitation of about 2Mbps. As for the money, you will have to pay $5.60 for a day’s worth of WiFi Internet and $19 for the whole month.

via PCWorld

Bullet Train Picture – Credit Japanese Lifestyle

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Tags: Japan, Mobile News, NTT DoCoMo, NTT DoCoMo, WiFi

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International train stations UK May 6th, 2009 at 4:29 pm 3
This sets a great example. Wifi is available at all the International train stations in the UK, but not on the trains yet.

These are the stations that wifi internet is available.

Ebbsfleet International
Ashford International
St Pancras International