This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6179549.stm
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Mobile sound on the underground | Mobile sound on the underground |
| (about 6 hours later) | |
| Commuters using Glasgow's underground may soon be able to use their mobile phones in the tunnels. | |
| Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) said the move would enhance the travelling experience for customers and increase their feeling of security. | Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) said the move would enhance the travelling experience for customers and increase their feeling of security. |
| If given the go-ahead, all 15 underground stations would provide mobile coverage for passengers by the summer of 2007. | If given the go-ahead, all 15 underground stations would provide mobile coverage for passengers by the summer of 2007. |
| Wi-Fi could also be trialled at Buchanan Street underground. | Wi-Fi could also be trialled at Buchanan Street underground. |
| If the pilot is successful, it will be extended to other stations. | If the pilot is successful, it will be extended to other stations. |
| A report by Gordon Maclennan, assistant chief executive for customer services, is to go before a meeting of SPT. | |
| He said: "Such coverage would enhance the travelling experience for customers and increase their feeling of security with the network. | He said: "Such coverage would enhance the travelling experience for customers and increase their feeling of security with the network. |
| "Coverage would also be beneficial for SPT staff use." | "Coverage would also be beneficial for SPT staff use." |
| Commonwealth bid | Commonwealth bid |
| The service would be provided by Arqiva, formerly NTL Broadband, at no cost to SPT. | The service would be provided by Arqiva, formerly NTL Broadband, at no cost to SPT. |
| Arqiva can also transmit wi-fi, DAB radio and mobile TV. | |
| The company may be granted a licence for 10 years. | The company may be granted a licence for 10 years. |
| Mr Maclennan added: "Arqiva will install equipment to provide mobile phone coverage of the platform areas, with residual coverage penetrating into the tunnels." | Mr Maclennan added: "Arqiva will install equipment to provide mobile phone coverage of the platform areas, with residual coverage penetrating into the tunnels." |
| The aim is to provide coverage prior to a visit of the 2014 Commonwealth Games evaluation committee next summer. | The aim is to provide coverage prior to a visit of the 2014 Commonwealth Games evaluation committee next summer. |
| Wi-Fi will be rolled out if a trial at Buchanan Street underground is successful. | Wi-Fi will be rolled out if a trial at Buchanan Street underground is successful. |
| SPT said it could be used to generate revenue through video advertising. | SPT said it could be used to generate revenue through video advertising. |
| London Underground is pressing ahead with plans to have mobile phone transmitters in the Tube. | London Underground is pressing ahead with plans to have mobile phone transmitters in the Tube. |
| It is likely to be the summer of 2008 before commuters can phone people from underground. | It is likely to be the summer of 2008 before commuters can phone people from underground. |