AMTRAK UPGRADES ITS WI-FI SERVICE

Internet connectivity is something we have all come to expect, even moreso when we  travel. Amtrak recognizes that, and has upgraded its AmtrakConnect cellular-based Wi-Fi service to "take advantage of 4G technologies that are improving performance and enhancing the passenger experience." Here's more from their relaese:

"The 4G upgrade is already complete on Acela Express and the California-supported Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner, and San Joaquin services, and will be rolled out to all remaining i-Fi equipped Amtrak trains by late summer, including the Northeast Regional. AmtrakConnect continues to be provided at no additional cost, and is available on trains that serve 75 percent of Amtrak passengers, and routinely supports between 30 and 50 percent of passengers on a given train.

"While cellular upgrades to 4G are improving the service, the onboard demand for data continues to grow. To maximize the Wi-Fi experience for passengers, data-heavy activities that can slow everyone down, such as streaming video and music, and file downloads larger than 10MB, will continue to be restricted. This will ensure high-volume data users onboard the train are not able to degrade the Internet experience for others."