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From today, you can use your mobile on the underground

Started by Ewan · 7 months ago

O2 from December 1st have enabled mobile connectivity on the underground tube system in Glasgow, Scotland.
That’s right, you can’t even hide on the tube anymore. Anyone, anywhere can now find you and see if you’re unhappy with your long distance calls or whether Sc ... Continue reading »

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squawkBOX
7 months ago

To begin with - the subway (the name given to Glasgow's underground system) will have coverage only in the major stations: Buchanan Street, St Enoch, Hillhead, Partick and Govan.

BBC News reports: "Coverage will initially be limited to stations and platforms, but it could be extended through the tunnels if there is enough interest from customers."

This is in contrast with many major subway systems around the world that already have coverage in most locations. For example, whilst I travelled in Copenhagen's Metro I had full coverage for the whole length of the system. Maybe it is time that we caught up in the UK!

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AJ
7 months ago

Fully operational mobile service in Kuala Lumpur's metro system. It makes London Underground seem so backward.

I know there are all these weirdos who don't want mobile phones to work on the Underground but I think we should move with the times. I love the idea of all these people looking for peace and quiet, supposedly, on the Victoria line between Oxford Circus and Kings Cross or wherever.

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