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Old 31-03-2006, 10:58   #6
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Re: GNER inter city trains to get Wi-Fi by August

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Originally Posted by BBKing
Anyway, mobile wifi is a damn good idea, so more power to them, although it's hardly a new development. I'd like to see them try it on Eurostar though! (mostly in tunnel until you get to France!)
It's possible, but depending on the construction of the tunnel, you may need an awful lot of signal boosters.

One aerial every hundred metres or so should do it. Of course, travelling at the speed the Eurostar trains do, it may be difficult for any WiFi card to lock on to a signal.

Edit: Easier option. Assuming they can get a reliable and fast connection to the train (possibly through the tracks), it would be easier to install a base station in each carriage.
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