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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..."

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  1. Re:Through the rails or over the power lines? by Snover · · Score: 0, Troll

    That's a good point. +5 Insightful. However, no, I've never seen those sparks, because the only time I've been in England is when I had a layover when I was really young going from here (the US) to Italy. Like most Americans I enjoy commenting on things I really have very little place commenting on. :)

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  2. Re:Euros by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Never.

    The Euro is an enslaving currency. GB is leaving the EU. We dont want to be arrested at the behest of a "guilty until proven innocent" legal system, like they have in france.

    You can take your convocations and your monopoly money and BURN IN HELL.

    Anyway, whose "program" are you quacking about?

  3. FUCK OFF by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You are all a bunch of faggots who need to stop rimming each other everyday. Now get with the fucking program stop drinking from your mum's cunt.