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MTA progresses cellular coverage plans on New York subway

MTA progresses cellular coverage plans on New York subway

4G and 5G25 Mar 2026

The latest milestones build on AT&T and Boldyn’s work with the MTA to extend coverage across the network, enhancing the passenger experience underground.

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The group’s focus is on developing blueprints and toolkits to aid deployment of small cell networks for outdoor public places where capacity is inadequate.

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Lyttelton Port Company will use the network to improve safety, support digital operations, and build resilience across the country’s largest South Island port.

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AI will be used to analyse real-world data, including locations, events, traffic, incidents, and maps, enabling telcos to deliver adaptive network slicing.

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Software-as-a-service model enables telecommunication providers to build and scale networks with reduced capital investment and operational complexity.

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4G and 5G14 Jan 2026

Deployment from Boldyn Networks will extend high-capacity 5G to areas like the terminal, concourses, airfield, rental car facility, and parking garage.

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MTA progresses 5G cellular roll-out on US subway

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AT&T and Boldyn have activated the service in Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s G line tunnel segments between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenue.

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Identifying meaningful use cases to fulfil the promise of AI in citiesSponsored by Sand Technologies

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How 5G can help shape the future of the transport and logistics industries

Bob Driver, head of UK5G, says 5G use cases are many and varied but making a compelling business case relies on ...

5G and smart cities: an immersive connectivity experienceSponsored by Cloudera

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How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us allSponsored by Huawei

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