You are reading

Wi-Fi and Cell Service to come to Queens’ underground subway stations by June

Vernon Boulevard

Feb. 20, 2014 Staff Report

Subway riders will soon be able to tap into Wi Fi and cell service at every underground station in Queens by June.

Starting in March, construction will begin on a project that will bring free Wi-Fi and cell service to every underground station in the borough, according to Transit Wireless, which is providing the service.

“Providing cell phone and data connectivity to our Queens customers is the latest step in keeping everyone connected and bringing a new level of security with the ability to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency,” said MTA CEO Thomas F. Prendergast in a statement.

The Queens service represents the second phase in the MTA’s plan to bring Wi-Fi to subway commuters.

During the first phase of the project, Transit Wireless brought the service to 36 stations  in the Chelsea, Midtown and Upper West Side neighborhoods of Manhattan.

The second phase, which will bring Wi-Fi to Queens, will also include 11 stations in Midtown Manhattan.

Phase two is expected to be completed by June of this year and will serve about 250 million riders annually with cell service on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon Wireless as well as Wi-Fi.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

4 Comments

Click for Comments 
Ro

This will be nice. How about now that they will be closing our station (Vernon Jackson) down for 22 weekends they also renovate it? Our station looks awful and needs a face lift.

Reply
F*** the MTA

Absolutely. The MTA has essentially abdicated its role as a responsible transit agency, but we’re stuck with them.

I wonder how many MTA pigs received kickbacks from Transit Wireless for this project.

Reply
Gillmoli

How about we address the issue of not having the 7 train for 22 weekends this year? Shuttle bus directly through the Midtown tunnel to Grand Central? Spreading the work out overnight for several weeks?? I think this is WAY more important than having wi-fi installed. Does anyone else agree?

Reply

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

Jul. 29, 2025 By Tara Lustberg

Finding family-friendly housing in NYC can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month, according to apartments.com. According to reports, this is significantly higher (148%) than the national average and has increased by 7% since December 2023. But some properties offer thoughtful amenities for families, making city living seem more manageable.

Borough President recommends approval of One LIC Neighborhood Plan with conditions

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Monday a long list of recommendations to approve the city’s One LIC Neighborhood Plan with conditions.

The sweeping proposal entered the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) in April, following certification by the City Planning Commission, and aims to transform a large portion of Long Island City with new zoning rules that would create nearly 14,700 housing units—including 4,300 affordable homes—alongside 14,400 jobs, over 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space and expanded access to the East River waterfront.

Cool off this summer with margaritas in Queens

Jul. 25, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

The summer season ushers in outdoor adventures, extended daylight hours and sweltering heat, making it the perfect time to kick back at a local restaurant or bar and order a refreshing margarita. Sipping on this tequila-infused cocktail is one of the best ways to beat the heat and revel with margarita connoisseurs in your neighborhood.