In a statement, the PLDT wireless subsidiary said LRT commuters can now have access to high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity at the Abad Santos, Pedro Gil, Gil Puyat, UN Avenue, and R. Papa stations.
This is in addition to the Doroteo Jose station, which already has carrier-grade Smart Wi-Fi since February.
PLDT Smart Senior Vice-President and Head of Enterprise Juan Victor Hernandez said Smart is continuing to roll out its Wi-fi service in high-traffic areas, including 13 stations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 which has already been completed.
“As our nationwide rollout of #SmartWifi goes on full swing, this deployment along the LRT-1 is yet another step forward in our efforts to make world-class Internet connectivity accessible to more and more people,” he was quoted as saying in a statement.
All mobile network subscribers and users of Wi-Fi capable devices can avail of 30 minutes of free Internet without a data cap using the Smart Wi-Fi service.
Smart is looking to complete its public Wi-Fi installation in all LRT-1 stations and the corresponding street level stretch by the end of the year.
The wireless unit is also committed to strengthening its 2G, 3G and 4G coverage in the entire stretch of LRT-1, as well as in Metro Manila’s major transport terminals and railways.
“These are all aligned with our efforts to improve the commuting experience in the Metro. These are also opportunities for us to let the public reap the benefits of our network modernization program -- specifically our Smart Wi-Fi and our LTE rollouts,” Mr. Hernandez said.
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