Expansion Of NYC Subway Wireless And Wifi Service Announced Today By Governor Cuomo - But When Will Roosevelt Island F Train Station Get Service?

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NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced:

... the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Transit Wireless’ completion of a major expansion of wireless and Wi-Fi service in subway stations, extending underground connectivity to 11 new Manhattan stations and 29 more in Queens, and connecting a total 47 million riders monthly. The completion of Phases I and II are part of seven phases to wire all 277 underground stations by 2017, and work has already begun to bring another 39 stations online by spring 2015.

"Adding and improving wireless service at more subway stations provides a much-anticipated boost to riders’ experience in one of the world’s busiest and oldest subway systems, while offering an added level of security," Governor Cuomo said. "A more stable network below ground ensures that riders and first responders can seamlessly communicate in events of emergency, which is essential in a system that carries millions of passengers every day."

Phase II of the wireless and Wi-Fi network build-out covers 29 underground stations in Queens and 11 in Manhattan, including major hubs such as the Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue Station, Jamaica Center Station, Court Square Station, 42 Street Bryant Park Station, 34 Street Herald Square Station and Grand Central 42 Street Station. The first 36 Midtown Manhattan underground stations were connected just 18 months ago.

A full list of wireless-enabled subway stations to date can be viewed HERE.

Today’s announcement was made by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Transit Wireless at the Court Square Subway Station in Long Island City, Queens, with Transit Wireless’ partner wireless agencies, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon Wireless, and also Royal Caribbean International, which is providing complementary Wi-Fi to riders.

Phase III of the project will include the Flushing Main Street Station in Queens, as well as stations in Lower Manhattan, West Harlem and Washington Heights. Major stations in Phase III include the Fulton Street Station, 125 Street Station and the new 34 Street 7 Station when it opens next year.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Thomas F. Prendergast said, "Bringing wireless service into our subway system is the latest milestone in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s effort to use technology to improve the service we provide for our customers. Whether you’re checking your email, calling your kids or looking for emergency assistance, wireless service will bring the conveniences we’re used to above ground into the subway system."...

Here's full Press Release from Governor's office.

When will the Roosevelt Island F Train station get wireless and wifi enabled? Melissa Wade asked Transit Wireless:

@transitwireless pleasantly surprised to get service @ 21st St Queensbridge today! Is #RooseveltIsland coming soon???
— Melissa A. Wade (@Honeybee22274) October 16, 2014

Transit Wireless replied Roosevelt Island service in Fall of 2015:

@Honeybee22274 fall 2015 for roosevelt island #phase2launch #twwifilaunch
— Transit Wireless (@transitwireless) October 16, 2014

Here are the subway stations included in Phase 1 and 2.

No Roosevelt Island on the list - must wait, again.