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Mobile World Congress Americas Takeaways
Transit Wireless attended the Mobile World Congress America Conference in San Francisco from September 12 – 14, 2017. Our attendees recognized several overarching themes throughout speaker and carrier presentations and discussions: 5G Technology Carriers heavily...
How Do You Bring 21st Century Communications Technology to a 100+ Year Old Transit System?
When the New York City subway opened in 1904 even H.G. Wells probably didn’t envision the types of communications we take for granted today. Transit Wireless took on the challenge of making it possible to use cellphones in underground subway stations. Not only is cell...
Apple Music Free 3-month Trial Through Transit Wireless WiFi
Starting June 26th, all users connecting to TransitWirelessWiFi will have the opportunity to sign up for Apple Music including a FREE 3-month trial. With Apple Music and TransitWirelessWiFi you can now listen to over 40 million songs from artists spanning genres from...
Transit Wireless Awarded Honorable Mention from CMAA’s NY/NJ Chapter
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) NY/NJ Chapter awarded Transit Wireless Honorable Mention, Project of the Year, at the Twenty Fourth Annual Awards Banquet on June 9th. The award, in the "Projects Larger Than $100 Million" category, highlights...
New York Public Library Social Media Contest
We’re kicking off the Subway Library campaign with a social media contest! The contest will run on Instagram and Twitter for 6 weeks from June 8th. Social Media Contest Rules, Prizes, & Eligibility Share photos of you and your friends with the Subway Library...
Celebrate World WiFi Day!
Join Transit Wireless in Celebrating World WiFi Day! Transit Wireless is proud to collaborate with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) in celebration of World Wi-Fi Day today, June 20th. By actively participating in and promoting World Wi-Fi Day, we hope to shine a...
5 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Pi Day 2017
Did you know March 14th isn’t just your average Tuesday? It’s Pi Day! Pi (3.14…) or π (pi) has fascinated mathematicians and scientists for thousands of years and is one of the most revered mathematical constants in the world. Over the years, it has evolved beyond a...
Former NYU Tandon Alumni Lead Technical Workshop to Celebrate Engineers Week
In celebration of National Engineers Week, Transit Wireless partnered with the NYU Tandon School of Engineering to host a technical workshop on February 22, 2017 to over 20+ undergraduate and graduate students majoring in mechanical and civil engineering. Two of...
Navigating Open Wi-Fi Networks On New iOS 10
Apple recently made a significant number of security improvements as part of iOS 10. In the new release, when a user connects to the Wi-Fi network, the phone warns the user that they are connecting to an open and unsecured network and also provides security...
HAPPY 112th BIRTHDAY MTA!
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is celebrating 112 years of providing subway service to New Yorkers today! Can you believe that the first subway train rolled out of the Old City Hall station on October 27, 1904? Since then the NYC subway system has...
5 Free Activities You Can’t Miss This Summer
Let’s face it – when you live in the most expensive city in the United States (also known as New York), living on a budget can be hard. Fortunately, there are plenty of places and things to do in New York without having to spend a dime. Transit Wireless has got you...
World Wi-Fi Day is Here with an iPad Giveaway!
Wi-Fi has transformed the way we use gadgets like cell phones, tablets, laptops and other portable devices so much that we can’t imagine our lives without it. At Transit Wireless, we’ve been working hard to keep New Yorkers connected to Wi-Fi networks in below ground...
Transit Wireless is bringing you MetroCard freebies
What does it take to run a city with 8.406 million people and counting? You guessed it – a lot of money and resources help keep NYC running and safe. New Yorkers have one of the best transportation systems in the world, have some of the world’s best restaurants and...
Let your Inner Movie Buff Out at the Tribeca Film Festival
With blue skies and plenty of sunshine, the Tribeca Film Festival couldn’t be off to a better opening week! The annual film festival is taking place in various theaters around New York City through April 24th. Whether you are a local New Yorker or a tourist, there is...
Celebrate the End of Tax Season with a Free Phone
Although we get an extra three days to file our taxes this year, Transit Wireless knows doing taxes can be pretty — well, taxing. We are trying to help alleviate some of the pain of tax season, by giving away a brand new Maverick LTE SL5550 smartphone! Why not treat...