Transit Wireless

Transit Wireless, founded in 2005, is a leader in providing innovative wireless and fiber solutions for New York City's subway system. The company's mission, as reflected in its slogan "Empowering seamless connectivity in New York City's underground," is to offer reliable Wi-Fi services for public, private, and business needs, as well as fiber business solutions. Transit Wireless holds a license to design, deploy, and operate an independent open-access wireless network, ensuring coverage throughout New York City's subway stations. They specialize in Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks and act as a neutral host for the subway system's wireless technology. Wireless carriers like Tailwind Capital partner with Transit Wireless to offer voice and data services, connecting to its Base Station Hotel for integration into its radio interface and optical distribution system. The company's Network Management System oversees these services, detects issues, and dispatches technicians when needed. In addition to providing Wi-Fi services, Transit Wireless offers a range of fiber optic connectivity solutions such as Ethernet, dark fiber, Internet, wavelengths, and carrier-neutral co-location. The company collaborates with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Transit (NYCT) to provide a wireless and Wi-Fi network that supports various transit-related applications and services. The initiative to provide wireless and Wi-Fi connectivity to the subway system is being executed in seven phases, with the first phase launched in April 2013 and the second in October 2014. The entire project, covering 279 stations, aimed for completion by 2017. Overall, Transit Wireless has been successful in establishing itself as a key player in the industry, drawing investments such as Private Equity Round investment at 01 January 2019 from Tailwind Capital. Headquartered in New York, United States, Transit Wireless continues to play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity within the New York City subway system.