Good news if you're on O2. The network's just announced a deal with Virgin to give its customers free Wi-Fi access on London Underground, just like Vodafone and EE, from June. That will leave just Three and the MVNOs out of the free Tube Wi-Fi party. [Virgin] Read More >>
Featured comment by sg1969:
"I never found this useful.... If I have to wait for a train longer than 5-10 minutes, I'll just jump on the bus.
If you're stuck in the tunnel, you g..." More »
It's not often government shows a touch of class, but TfL's gone and done just that. After a letter from the widow of Peter Lodge, the original "Mind the Gap" man, requesting that it be played on the Northern Line at Embankment, just so she could hear his voice again, London Underground has re-instated the classic announcement at Embankment, and is planning to roll out it to other platforms too. Simply brilliant. If you don't know the tale behind the iconic catchphrase, check out the story on [The Importance of Being Trivial] Read More >>
Virgin's London Tube Wi-Fi network is pretty useful, I have to admit, but the free ride is now over. From today, Virgin will start charging you for access unless you happen to be on EE, Vodafone or Virgin. It's not that expensive, but will you actually pay for it now? Read More >>
Featured comment by aalimitchell:
"Agreed, I don't know why Sam thinks that isn't horrendous, it's insane. You'd have to live in the tube for it to be worth it.
You might wait a few..." More »
The glorious, free Wi-Fi honeymoon period enjoyed by Londoners in many of the city's stations is about to end, with Virgin Media announcing the full list of prices commuters will have to pay to carry on using it through 2013. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jon D:
"Sounds a bit steep to me. Sure it'd be nice to stay connected ALL the time in some ways, but this would mean paying for broadband at home, mobile cont..." More »
After that little leak we saw this morning from EE, Virgin's gone ahead and officially announced a partnership with both EE, including Orange and T-mobile customers, and Vodafone, as well as pay as you go plans starting at £2-per-day from next year, for its London Tube Wi-Fi network. Read More >>
The official EE account tweeted out, and then immediately removed said tweet, that EE customers were going to be able to grab free Wi-Fi on the London Underground in 2013, presumably using Virgin's tube station network. Looks like the free surfing's going to continue, if you're luckily on the right phone network that is. Read More >>
Well here's a thing. Ever wondered why London and other major cities around the UK don't use NFC-based payments for public transport yet? Apparently it's just too damn slow to cut the mustard and be actually useful. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jon D:
"Seriously. Would be pretty worried about the security of an Oyster card if that was all it took. Was worth a try though.
Also tried it on the secur..." More »
Perhaps surprising to many, especially compared with the multitude of various delays the underground suffers, it turns out that the Tube Wi-Fi is quite the speed demon, with actual decent download speeds that are faster than the nation's average speed. Read More >>
We heard about the 80 tube stations that'll be getting free Wi-Fi courtesy of Virgin by the end of July, but the first of them have already gone live for all your free internet sipping needs -- time to go find out how fast they really are for yourselves. Read More >>
Featured comment by flipper202:
"Has anyone tested this out? For King's cross station, is it limited just to the underground or would you get signal in the train station? Its not like..." More »
After seeing what kind of speeds we can get on Virgin's new tube Wi-Fi network while no one else is on them, we now know which 80 stations you'll actually be able to grab the sweet, free, underground internet in before August. Read More >>
The first signs of life from Virgin's new London tube station Wi-Fi plan are immerging. The network is currently being installed across stations deep underground, and the BBC's been in to kick the tyres and test the speeds. Read More >>
Featured comment by pieforme:
"Great now we can bitch about the tube while on the tube to all our friends not on the tube... I hate the tube sigh." More »
Every once in a blue moon, a story like this comes along and scares the bejesus out of every tube traveller, as we put our blind faith and safety into the hands of a group of select, almost-invisible individuals responsible for our travel. In this case, London Underground is set to get a massive fine for endangering lives after a driverless train ran through several stations and narrowly missed hitting a passenger train back in 2010. Read More >>
London’s in the midst of preparations for the onslaught of Olympic tourists – even TfL’s given the humble tube map an Olympian-infused makeover. Out with your Waterloos, Eustons and Baker Streets and in with the likes of Emma Snowsill, Michael Jordon and Daley Thompson. Even Ian Thorpe, Denise Lewis and Steve Redgrave have their own stops. Read More >>
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