By W. David GardnerInformationWeek
Earlier in the week, T-Mobile said it has already begun to roll out a 3G network in New York City as the first region of 20 to 25 T-Mobile core regions slated to receive T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA network service by the end of the year. The wireless announcements followed closely on the heels of Verizon Communications unveiling of a plan to offer new cable service in the region.
The wireless services are different with the cell phone service provider extending its 3G service and Cablevision offering the Wi-Fi service as a free add-on to its subscribers who already have its broadband Internet service. Cablevision's subscribers are located primarily in the metropolitan New York region with the highest concentration in Long Island.
Cablevision's chief operating officer Thomas Rutledge said the company's subscriber base reached a critical mass that was high enough for Cablevision to afford providing the Wi-Fi service. The service will be built over two years.
The Cablevision service will be compatible with a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled devices including laptop computers and mobile phones with Wi-Fi capability including Apple's iPhone, according to Cablevision.
The New York City area has traditionally been slow to receive many competitive telecommunications offerings, primarily because of antiquated wired systems. However, Verizon Communications recently announced it will launch a major new cable TV effort in New York City for its FiOS system. Verizon said it has filed for a video franchise permit to cover more than 3 million homes in New York City.
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