London Mayor Boris Johnson has hired Virgin Media to provide free Wi-Fi access on the London Underground this summer, with plans to charge for the service when the event is over.
The service will be available in 80 stations by July and 120 by the end of the year.
The Wi-Fi connections will only work on platforms, escalators, and ticket offices.
In a statement, Boris Johnson said: “Millions of passengers will now be able to connect to their work, friends or access the latest news and travel information whilst on the move.”
Tube Passengers will be able to connect to the service for free, starting in July.
After the Olympics, however, the service will be pay-as-you go or as a part of Virgin Media broadband and mobile subscriptions for their customers.
Those accessing the service during the Olympics will have access to the internet, email and social media but not mobile phone service.
Although access to free Wi-Fi will provide convenience for many, some specialist say it is important to be aware of the dangers of accessing unsecure Wi-Fi Networks.
