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AT&T rolls out 5G underground on NYC’s G‑train tunnels
AT&T and Boldyn Networks bring 5G connectivity to NYC’s G line, enhancing underground mobile internet access.
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AT&T and Boldyn Networks bring 5G connectivity to NYC’s G line, enhancing underground mobile internet access.
Context
AT&T, in collaboration with neutral‑host provider Boldyn Networks, has turned on 5G cellular service in the MTA’s Crosstown G train tunnels. The coverage now runs between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens, and Bedford–Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. This follows AT&T’s earlier activation in the Joralemon Street tunnel, which serves trains on the 4 and 5 lines. Boldyn says its wider project aims to bring full cellular coverage across all 418 miles of subway tunnel network.
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Analysis
AT&T’s Atlantic Region President, John Emra, said the collaboration with Boldyn and the MTA is helping ensure reliable, high-speed 5G is part of the everyday transit experience for subway commuters. Boldyn Networks also highlighted that this expansion is not just about infrastructure: it’s about making the subway a smarter, more connected city. Also Read: MT Networks accelerates fibre broadband in rural Kansas Also Read: MTel advances Macau fibre network amid AI and cloud push The rollout marks a significant step toward seamless underground connectivity in New York’s notoriously patchy subway system. Having 5G in subway tunnels means commuters can reliably stream, message or work while travelling, rather than switching to offline mode. By being the first and only carrier on both the G line and Joralemon Street tunnel, AT&T gains a competitive edge, especially for customers who value constant, high-speed mobile access.
Key Points
- 5G now live between Court Square (Queens) and Bedford–Nostrand Avenue (Brooklyn) on the G line.
- AT&T becomes the first carrier to offer 5G in both the G line and Joralemon Street tunnel.
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