With about 900 Plainfielders using the main and Netherwood stations of the Raritan Valley Line on a daily basis, I am curious for feedback on the Comcast WiFi connection noted in a story in today's Ledger (see here) and earlier in eWeek magazine (see here).
Feeling the pinch from Verizon's FIOS rollout, Comcast and Cablevision are looking for a way to retain customers -- at least that's the 'hook' for today's story.
It is also said to be FREE, though that should be qualified by noting you will have to log on with your Comcast username and password -- so guess what? It's FREE if you're already shelling out to Comcast.
But that's a minor catch, as connectivity vendor Devicescape finds in a new survey (see here) that 91% of commuters EXPECT WiFi, and are willing to pay for it.
Comcast is said to have rolled out the test in January, and may use the results as a gauge to whether to roll it out on a national basis.
So, here are my questions --
- Are you aware of this WiFi test by Comcast?
- How and when did you find out about it?
- Is it available at Plainfield's two stations?
- Have you tried the WiFi access with your cellphone or laptop?
- How would you rate the service?
Which leads naturally to the next question: When will WiFi be available on commuter cars of the Raritan Valley Line as it is on some other railroads per the image below?
P.S. For those annoyed by their Comcast bills, be aware that you can negotiate a reduction in line with Verizon's FIOS fee by telling the customer service rep you are looking into FIOS and asking what Comcast can do to meet Verizon's prices. You will be pleasantly surprised.
- Ledger: "Comcast turns to WiFi in effort to retain customers"
- eWeek: "Comcast Providing Free Wi-Fi to NJ Commuters"
- Devicescape: "WiFi comes of age"
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