High-speed internet using "UQ WiMAX" in the tunnel of the subway is possible, agreement with Tokyo Metro and Tokyo Metro

There seems to be many people who think that "I want to use the internet in the tunnel of the subway", but UQ Communications, which is developing the high speed mobile communication service "UQ WiMAX" with a downlink maximum of 40 Mbps and uploading maximum of 10 Mbps, It became clear that we agreed on the maintenance of the subway and the network.

Mobile WiMAX router UQ Communications is actively developing "WiMAX Speed ​​Wi-Fi"By using wireless LAN compatible devices such as smart phones and laptops will make it possible to use the comfortable Internet in the subway as well as the development of the basement area, which was a weak point of UQ WiMAX, will proceed at a stretch Become.

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According to the report of the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Tokyo Metro and the Tokyo Metropolitan Subway Company will establish UQ Communications, funded by KDDI and Intel, and facilities such as antennas in the home and tunnel of some sections by March 2012 I heard he agreed.

Such an attempt has already been introduced at JR East's new Narita Express "E259 series", but it is the first time as a subway, and if it is a device compatible with "Mobile WiMAX", it can be used for high speed internet You can use it. Although planned for 2012, plans to improve the Internet so that it can be used in all sections except Kamifuto Station and Meguro Station of the metropolitan subway station managed by another private railway and the like, as well as around Shinjuku station. It is getting.

"CEATEC JAPAN 2010"Example of utilization of WiMAX at JR East's new Narita Express" E259 series ".


"WiMAX repeater" which plays a role of stabilizing communication of users who are using WiMAX terminals in the car by relaying the radio waves of the WiMAX base stations along the line is installed in the vehicle.


By the way, KDDI is a smartphone that supports both its own 3G line and UQ WiMAX line "Htc EVO WiMAX ISW 11HT"Was released in March,Further expansion of the lineup furthermore in autumnIn the future, WiMAX compliant smartphone users will be able to communicate anywhere anytime by using the lines properly, such as "WiMAX on the ground, 3G in the underground shopping mall, and WiMAX in the subway" etc. I will.