(Alliance News) - Vodafone Group PLC on Thursday said it has partnered with Transport for London to pilot wireless connectivity in tunnels and at station platforms on the eastern end of the Jubilee line.
The Newbury and London-headquartered telecommunications firm said customers will be able to connect their devices to Vodafone's 4G network from spring 2020 so that they can make calls, stream video and download content whilst on the tube.
The new service will have the potential for 5G connectivity in the future, Vodafone noted.
The FTSE 100-listed company said it is currently investing around GBP1 million per week upgrading and improving network capacity across London to keep pace with "ever-increasing" levels of demand for data.
"5G will enable a whole new generation of digital services capable of improving transportation, housing, and connectivity across the capital. 5G will transform the way we live, how and where we do business, and improve how productive we can be at work," said Vodafone UK Chief Executive Nick Jeffery.
Vodafone shares closed 1.0% lower in London on Thursday at 161.20 pence each.
By Evelina Grecenko; evelinagrecenko@alliancenews.com
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