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UK Trains Take WiFi Route To Connectivity

Posted by simoniker on from the last-train-to-netcentral dept.

Randy Sparks writes "The BBC is reporting that one of the UK's largest train operators, GNER, is to offer Wi-Fi net access on its trains. What's interesting is how this net connection will be achieved - by a combination of networks provided by multiple mobile phone connections or even digital TV Internet, provided from ground stations the train passes by. It'll cost UKP4.95 per hour for train goers, although First Class Travellers will get it free..."

2 of 236 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Its GBP! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    you be dumb. The official currency symbol is GBP. Anyone who has been in a bank, or has a clue about anything at all would know this. Just as CHF is the Swiss Franc, and USD is the US $ the world has STANDARDS.

    Please don't spout forth if not clueful.

    Thanks

  2. wifi by chrisranjana.com · · Score: -1, Redundant

    good for london (uk)

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    Chris ,
    Php Programmers.