Now that's about to change.
Starting next week several underground platforms will be wired for service.
It's music to straphangers' ears.
"It's about time," said Carol Rosales.
The /*MTA*/ has a deal with a company called /*Transit Wireless*/ to start providing cell and data service on underground subway platforms.
Starting Tuesday it'll be available for /*AT&T*/ customers in several /*Chelsea*/ locations:
"It'll also bring some revenue to the MTA which can't hurt," said Gene Russianoff.
While negotiations are still on-going to offer /*Verizon*/ and /*Sprint*/ customers the service, those who will soon be able to call, text, e-mail and surf the web while waiting for the train are definitely on-board.
The service will be available in all of NYC's 277 underground stations by 2016.