Why is phone signal so bad on trains?
Why is phone signal so bad on trains? “While tunnels are probably the most obvious obstacle to achieving line of sight, mobile signals are also blocked by mountains, trees, buildings, etc.,” says Val. Even the train itself can block mobile signals, because they are essentially big metal tubes traveling at incredibly high speeds.
Does 5G work better on trains?
With the advent of 5G, cellular technology has evolved to a point where truly digitalised rolling stock becomes possible. Up to 100x faster than its 4G predecessor, 5G will be critical to the success of real-time operations on-board trains. But, how does train-to-ground communication actually work?
Do trains mess with WiFi?
Trains absolutely interfere with wifi. How can I make strong connection if my computer too far from the router? When connecting to the Internet why is it difficult to connect to the IP address?
Is it rude to call on a train?
It's not rude. But no one wants to hear your conversation so if it's going to be loud then defer it. I think a quick and quiet 'Hi, sorry I'm on the train at the moment, I'll give you a call back' is perfectly acceptable. All phone calls are acceptable, just don't tell the whole carriage.