Cellphones
Why the heck are we spending money to put cellphones in the subways? [ 115. So the CTA will cut service to many commuters, but will pay over $11 mil so customers can talk on cell phones undergound.... Something is wrong here!]
Good question. First, the subway wireless system was upgraded after 9-11 so that firefighter and police radios will work in the subways. Second, CTA is seeking bids from cellular phone companies to pay CTA to offer their customers service underground by piggybacking on the upgraded system. The cellphone access will not impede the emergency response system, and the revenue from these contracts will help CTA's operating budget. In tough budget times, we have to be creative in finding new sources of revenue.
Good question. First, the subway wireless system was upgraded after 9-11 so that firefighter and police radios will work in the subways. Second, CTA is seeking bids from cellular phone companies to pay CTA to offer their customers service underground by piggybacking on the upgraded system. The cellphone access will not impede the emergency response system, and the revenue from these contracts will help CTA's operating budget. In tough budget times, we have to be creative in finding new sources of revenue.
posted by Carole Brown | 4/16/2005 12:36:00 AM
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