Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a network expansion partnership with Transit Wireless for upgraded wireless connectivity in the New York City Subway.
The systemwide expansion will double the size of Transit Wireless’ 5G fibre network including 418 track miles and take in up to 20 separate river crossings.
The neutral host provider will deploy its high-capacity fibre connectivity designed and built for carrier-grade 5G cellular service, small cell deployment, offload and roaming services, and network edge colocation.
Transit Wireless reports the network will be designed to support more than 10 million users per day and allow mobile network operators to offer their customers enhanced data and voice service underground and throughout the entire NYC subway.
“Our partnership with the MTA will result in a significant network extension of fibre route, diversity, and overall capacity,” said Melinda White, CEO Transit Wireless.
“The project will deliver seamless reach for all major cellular carriers to provide riders with enhanced coverage underground and throughout their journey across the New York City subway system. We will also deliver a carrier-grade network for private enterprises.”
