Dodgy areas
I wouldn't be happy getting out my device(s) on a train in most of those areas.
Passengers travelling on London Overground are to get free internet access after the body that runs the train network, London Overground Rail Operations Limited, signed a deal with The Cloud to roll out Wi-Fi at its stations. The contract will give travellers one hour of free online access every day, at any station on the …
Only works in stations, not on the train itself if I'm reading this article correctly?
Anyone who wants to be connected while on a train will already have a 3G connection. Although admittedly I find mobile data to be pretty patchy on trains, maybe it's because of the high voltages on the tracks or overhead power lines?
This is going to result in a disasterous improvement in punctuality.
The point is not for phones but for wifi only fondleslabs and netbooks to download documents, movies or a timetable before the train arrives. Of course now it will arrive (and depart) at the 95% complete marker ... damn, abandon it or wait for the next one?