In an attempt to maintain / acquire new broadband customers, Comcast is testing Wi-Fi service at about 120 New Jersey Transit train stations, in accordance with DSLReports. The trial in relation to existing clients only and is designed to determine users’ interests, said Mary Nell WESTBROOK said, adding that no formal announcement of this service has been received.

The transition comes after Cablevision began Optimum Wi-Fi throughout the tristate area of the program last fall. The two companies are collaborating to expand the coverage of its wireless networks, which allows Comcast customers to access their Wi-Fi operator stations in Cablevision territory, and vice versa.

Despite the fact that the two companies worked together on the technical tests, Comcast and Cablevision service in New Jersey will remain completely separate, although they will likely be some equipment cohabitation. “Comcast customer can not access any of the best Wi-Fi hot zones”, said WESTBROOK. “In court, our services are available at all locations, which included - as New Jersey Transit commuter rail stations - but the two services are offered separately.

Railway stations with free Wi-Fi included along the north-eastern corridor, Morris, Essex, Montclair-Boonton, Main, Bergen County, North Jersey Coast, Pascack Valley and Raritan valley line. Coverage areas for each station and the platform include parking, but does not apply to the train.

Comcast still hashing in marketing specifics about the trial, so we will not know that non-subscriber pricing and use restrictions will be.

Cablevision, which announced its New Jersey Wi-Fi program this week, spends about $ 300 million for a two-year period to expand services across its footprint in the tristate area, said Representative Jim Maiella. Comcast has refused to release the cost of Wi-Fi trial.

For the majority of public transport, it seems to be well-kept secret. I asked a few people of Jersey, I knew who Comcast subscribers, and no one was aware of the free service. Frankly, they did not care, they would have more impressive if the service was available during the actual commute on the train. This suggests that these individuals are planning to drop Comcast service this year in any case.

It is possible that the cable companies will not begin charging for its customers Wi-Fi service at first, but like a lot of resources and the money used for these projects, it is highly unlikely. Just do not forget to read the fine print.

It is said and done, it will be a decent perk to keep you from switching?