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Jeremy Swartz ManagerTransit Wireless designs, builds, finances, operates, and maintains wireless communications infrastructure to connect people, bring value to communities, and advance the economies for smart cities. “Transit Wireless is a neutral host distributed antenna system (DAS) and Wi-Fi network provider. Our robust IP network allows other entities and providers to access this network, bringing seamless underground connectivity to commuters,” says Melinda. The company operates in a public-private partnership model to foster wider network connectivity without impacting the taxpayer’s money and assumes all the responsibilities to ensure that it operates or performs at the expected level. Transit Wireless aggregates anonymous data from Wi-Fi network usage to understand traffic patterns, thereby empowering the transit authority, city, businesses, or brands to address the public demands through personalized services. In addition, Transit Wireless also monetizes its network and shares a portion of the generated revenue back to the transit operator.
Piggybacking on its advanced cellular, Wi-Fi, and fiber technology solutions, Transit Wireless has secured a 27-year contract with the MTA to build and operate a multi-application high-speed communications infrastructure supporting consumer connectivity, business connectivity, transit, and public safety communications needs. Under this contract, the company implemented a high quality, highly resilient infrastructure for secure private networks, public safety communications, emergency 911, public WiFi, cellular, and broadband wireless access across the entire subway system, as per NYCT’s specifications.
“Our indepth domain expertise enabled us to roll out extensive network infrastructure in one of the world’s busiest subway systems, which also often encounters extreme environmental conditions. We have deployed over 160 miles of fiber network to provide connectivity on 282 underground platforms in the NYCT subway system,” Melinda adds. In partnership with the four major mobile carriers and NYCT Subway, this advanced network operates licensed cellular bands, public unlicensed bands, and the 4.9 GHz public safety band to deliver improved public safety, enhanced rider experience and enable wireless carriers to extend connectivity to their customers.
Unlike many of its competitors who build the network and hand over the operation piece to other organizations, Transit Wireless serves as a valuable partner to its customers and takes care of everything—from design all the way through maintenance—to deliver a carrier grade level of operations for the Transit Authority. Alongside this, the performance-driven and highly experienced team at Transit Wireless proactively takes care of the network to drive awareness and bolster the overall experience of the end-users. Equally unique is the ardent levels of attention, responsibility, and accountability the company displays in order to ensure the safety, network and data security for its customers’ networks.
Our robust IP network allows other entities and providers to access this network, bringing seamless underground connectivity to commuters
Drawing on its expertise in design, build and maintenance of secured network infrastructure in the NYCT subway, Transit Wireless continues to adopt the latest technological developments for continuous improvement of its systems and meet the growing demands of subway riders. The company also looks forward to developing and designing more innovative solutions to stay at the forefront of the network infrastructure design arena for transit operations.
Transit Wireless Executes Agreement for Wireless Connectivity in the New York City Subway to Deliver an Expanded Fiber Network Systemwide
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Transit Wireless ubiquitous fiber network will be expanded, includes several river crossings, and leverages the power of 5G small cells and IoT to deliver advanced fiber solutions and route diversity for millions of homes and businesses.
• Mobile connectivity throughout the NYCT subway tunnels is a game changer for New Yorkers
• Upgraded high-capacity carrier-grade fiber network will more than double in size along the subway system
• Enhancement of five base station hotels will support 5G and future needs of network operators
• Attachment rights for small cell infrastructure allows mobile operators to expand capacity
NEW YORK : Transit Wireless, a BAI Communications company and leading 5G wireless infrastructure provider, announced that the network expansion partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will double the size of Transit Wireless' 5G fiber network including 418 track miles and up to 20 separate river crossings.
The neutral host provider will expand its high-capacity fiber connectivity designed and built for carrier-grade 5G cellular service, small cell deployment, offload & roaming services, and network edge colocation.
This network will be designed to support over 10 million users per day and allow mobile network operators to offer their customers enhanced data and voice service underground and throughout the entire NYC subway.
"Our partnership with the MTA will result in a significant network extension of fiber route, diversity, and overall capacity," says Transit Wireless CEO Melinda White. "The project will deliver seamless reach for all major cellular carriers to provide riders with enhanced coverage underground and throughout their journey across the New York City subway system. We will also deliver a carrier-grade network for private enterprises."
The expanded fiber system extends the network to private businesses, universities, hospitals, and commercial properties. Access to part of the network is already available. It can support connectivity solutions ranging from network redundancy for critical business continuity to primary network hosting that is geographically robust and reliable.
The network investment by Transit Wireless to build the necessary infrastructure is in process, with the planning and design phases already underway.
"In addition to a 5G neutral host network, the project includes expansion of the Wi-Fi network to all 191 above-ground subway and 21 Staten Island Railway stations," says Fredericka Cuenca, Deputy Chief Development Officer at the MTA.
The network (TransitWirelessWiFi) is free to the public and is currently available at all 281 underground subway stations.
"As part of this project, areas where the connectivity infrastructure needs an upgrade, we will see new, dedicated communications networks," says White. "By bringing high-speed connectivity to underserviced subway lines and platforms, we are able to further address the inequities of digital service delivery throughout the system," she concludes.
The communications expansion within the New York City subway system will become one of the most advanced and extensive projects of its kind in North America and builds upon the existing connected infrastructure capabilities for the BAI Communications company.
"This project is a landmark achievement for us, and we are honored to invest in New York's future as we advance the company's vision to become a leading provider of connected 5G infrastructure across North America and globally," says Igor Leprince, CEO of BAI Communications. "From the subway to above ground, the expanded network will further the reach of our current solutions, delivering an enhanced experience at all points of a user's journey."
BAI Communications recently acquired ZenFi Networks, adding over 1,100 fiber route miles across the Tri-State area, including the rights to provide mobile infrastructure support across 4,000 LinkNYC kiosk structures throughout New York City.
Company
Transit Wireless
Management
Jeremy Swartz Manager
Description
Transit Wireless, a majority-owned BAI Communications company, is a 5G and smart cities industry leader who provides advanced cellular, Wi-Fi and fiber technology solutions. Our flagship partnership with the MTA, to design, build, finance and operate a multi-application communications infrastructure connects millions of daily riders to Wi-Fi and high-speed data. Our skilled team makes the impossible happen each day by ensuring we deliver reliable connectivity, even in the most complex environments amidst high-density traffic. We guarantee consistent, reliable communications infrastructure, no matter what the challenge
