Transit Wireless, a BAI Communications subsidiary and 5G wireless infrastructure provider, recently announced receipt of an Information Services Franchise (ISF) license from the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI/DoITT). The new license allows Transit Wireless to build broadband infrastructure in NYC's public right-of-way, expanding fiber communications capabilities to fiber network operators, local businesses, universities, hospitals, multi-unit housing developments, and other businesses or areas needing connectivity.
According to a press release, the existing 160 miles of fiber installed in the MTA's New York City subway system utilizes a carrier-grade, 864-strand count fiber-optic network that links to five strategically located Base Station Hotels (BSH) across all NYC boroughs. Under the recently announced plan to expand Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity throughout the entire MTA subway network, Transit Wireless will add an additional 418 miles of 1728-strand fiber.
"This opportunity is a great alternative to the ECS pathway," said Transit Wireless VP of Sales and Strategic Partnerships Martin Cassidy. "With this license, we can now structure a network that allows businesses to connect from Long Island access points to Manhattan, enabling rapid growth or redundancy solutions throughout the five boroughs."
With this access to additional bandwidth and a simplified network architecture that delivers increased reliability and efficiency, Transit Wireless said it will help bridge the connectivity gap in underserviced New York City areas
"This state-of-the-art fiber connectivity delivers secure, 5G-ready, upgradeable solutions that enable seamless connectivity," concluded Cassidy. "The network provides a reliable and cost-effective solution in unique locations."
Transit Wireless and its majority shareholder BAI Communications, finances, designs, builds, operates, and maintains wireless and neutral host cellular and Wi-Fi networks to connect millions of consumers each day. Transit Wireless' subway network is an award-winning public-private partnership (P3) with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and provides service to all Tier One wireless carriers.