The Tokyo government is allowing Softbank to install antennas in Tokyo subways to allow Softbank phone users to Text and access the Net while in the subway.
At the moment, you can call and have full access at train stations, but while moving in a train, it currently is not possible. Citing an increase in productivity as one reason, I think it is more likely that online gaming and txting friends is going to be the main usage.
It is however good news for mobile phone advertising and idle time of users that can be on the trains for up to 2 hours. I wonder if this will lead to increase of mobile advertising and train advertising that will already see now in Tokyo.
One point though, it can be pretty hard to get your hand on your mobile phone in a rush hour train!!
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