OpenNet in MRT

TPS Timothy Mok SG

This is to take note that OpenNet installation works will be conducted in various stages, together with MRT stations. Why MRT stations are not fibre ready?

yellowflip999 SG

There is no need for OpenNet in MRT.

Look, do you see any people who would stay in the station for like 20mins to browse the web? No. The main thing MRT exists is to provide transport infrastructure for the commuters, to provide convenience to us. Not convenience on internet or anything, but accessibility and connectivity.

joeyfjj SG

There is no need for OpenNet in MRT.

I see it as necessary should there be a need (e.g. new signalling methods) requiring connections with no to low latency, of course, they have a choice between Internet (i.e. openNet) or internal networks.

C751A 70049/70050 SG

Do you know that OpenNet uses Fibre Optics but those fibre optics is not something suka suka easy to install thing (Need specialized train technicans) and the wire (Fibre Optics) is damn fragile and easy to ... break ah!. Such things to install on curvy tracks? No thanks. Anyway, for signalling and anything else, most likely that wont involve fibre but copper wires.

Call4ljw SG

I thought they long ago already using fibre in MRT?

mrtdude5 SG

They're fiber optics. Fiber is completely different thing altogether.

With many new cellphones being able to access the internet, this could be a convenience to people working jobs that require a lot of emailing. As of right now, internet service isn't necessary, but it may be in a few years time.