review of Via Rail wireless

Works ok, 802.11b.  The connection to the Internet is not speedy by any stretch of the imagination, speedtest.net says 674ms ping time, 159kbs, better bandwidth than dialup I guess.  I'm used to broadband.  I don't know what the upload is; speedtest.net was unable to test it.

I'm travelling between Ottawa and Montreal.

It's Can$8.95 for a "daypass" (8 hours I think).

I guess considering that Internet on airplanes seems inexplicably to be languishing, this may be one of the few wireless-enabled means of transportation.

UPDATE: I forgot to mention, the seat tray-tables are surprisingly small, they're stored in the armrest.  If you have a normal-sized laptop, it's going to be awkward.  My 12" PowerBook was small enough to fit on the tray, but just barely.

UPDATE 2006-09-11: There are power outlets located beneath the seats (below the central armrest).

Previously:
February 25, 2006  VIA Rail offering wireless