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Cell service on the TTC needs to be a priority
Routers exist but the big 3 didn’t want to pay a fee to connect to them and provide service, Iirc Freedom is the only company that does. They didn’t like that the TTC didn’t go with one of them to install the infrastructure. Either way cell service isn’t going to do anything to prevent this.
What we’re seeing here are symptoms of larger societal problems. People are being pushed to their limits and we refuse to find social services. This is the result.
Rogers just bought the freedom tech so if you're on Rogers you'll get internet in a few months.
Oh absolutely we need to fund social services better, but in the meantime can we at least push (our reps to push) the Big 3 to allow people to stay connected.
It won't fix the problem, but that's not what I'm talking about when I say we should be able to call or text on the subway.
Bring. Back. Asylums.
I seriously can't believe this is still an issue. I remember having a train break down mid-tunnel and being unable to call work to let them know I'd be late... a decade ago.
I've been to numerous other countries and not only had no issues with cellular service underground (malls, subways) but it was fast as well. Canadians get shafted so badly by the incumbent providers
Take it up with Robellus. They can't come to an agreement.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/06/ttc-cell-service-in-some-subway-tunnels-to-start-in-fall-for-rogers-customers.html
Yeah the triopoly isn't helping, but at the same time we don't need the ISP'S to install stuff like repeaters for the common frequencies. Many individuals and businesses already do this for e.g. buildings with otherwise poor reception and it could be done as a common-infra project without their blessing entirely.
Good point