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Roll out of free WiFi access at MRT platforms to start this month

SINGAPORE — Commuters at City Hall, Orchard and Raffles Place MRT stations will be able to enjoy free WiFi connection at the station’s platform level starting Aug 22, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a statement today (Aug 11).

Posters that will indicate the availability of free WiFi connections at selected MRT station platforms. Photo: LTA

Posters that will indicate the availability of free WiFi connections at selected MRT station platforms. Photo: LTA

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SINGAPORE — Commuters at City Hall, Orchard and Raffles Place MRT stations will be able to enjoy free WiFi connection at the station’s platform level starting Aug 22, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a statement today (Aug 11).

This marks the start of a roll-out of the Wireless@SG service to a total of 28 MRT station platforms on the North East Line and stations with high commuter usage, and is part of the Land Transport Masterplan 2013 to provide better service on the public transport network. WiFi access at the remaining station platforms will be rolled out progressively over the next nine months.

Mr Chew Hock Yong, Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority, said: “The introduction of Wireless@SG at the platforms of all North East Line stations and 12 other stations with high commuter volume is aimed at enhancing wireless connectivity for commuters. They can now check their emails, surf the web, or connect to social media platforms on their phones and tablets more speedily while they wait for the train.”

Apart from MRT stations along the NEL, the 12 other stations where commuters can get free WiFi connection are: Bishan, Buona Vista, Choa Chu Kang, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut, HarbourFront, Jurong East, Orchard, Outram Park, Paya Lebar, Raffles Place and Serangoon stations.

Wireless@SG is a wireless broadband initiative by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore that allows users to get free wireless broadband access with speeds of up to 2 Mbps.

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