Kim Key

Good morning from an Amtrak train! I’m riding the rails from Atlanta to NYC to test the efficacy of the free onboard Wi-Fi.

Can I work with it? Let’s see!

Can I video conference? Can I chat on Slack? Can I stream videos? Can I use a VPN?

…I honestly don’t know yet, since I just woke up. I’ll report back with my findings!

Jun 7, 2023 at 2:05pmWeb
Show threadKim KeyJun 7, 2023

Kim‘s on a Train Update:

We’re trundling through North Carolina!

The free Amtrak Wi-Fi is allowing me to post these updates, but little else.

I’ll check back in when we get to Virginia!

Show threadSascha SeganJun 7, 2023
@kimkey Are you updating this story???? https://www.pcmag.com/news/can-you-work-on-amtraks-free-wi-fi-we-tested-it-to-find-out
Can You Actually Work on Amtrak's Free Wi-Fi? We Tested It to Find Out

We tested the free Wi-Fi against cellular on three of the most heavily trafficked routes in the nation to see whether you can expect to get work done, or even just relax and watch streaming video.

PCMAG
Show threadKim KeyJun 7, 2023

@saschasegan I am! But I’m not overwriting it. You did a lot of good research for that one and I want one of the mobile analysts here to continue that!

My article(s) will be more about the working experience on a train and how to create a setup that works for you!

Show threadTKBJun 7, 2023
@kimkey Wifi is okay for browsing,etc on that part as far as I know, but they are pretty clear when you login that anything video won't work - but maybe that's to fend off a lot of heavy usage?
Show threadKim KeyJun 7, 2023
@taylorkatebrown indeed! I’m still going to try it to see how restrictive it is. I am writing an article about how to work away from home, so I’m trying to come up with some workable solutions for readers.
Show threadPCMagJun 7, 2023
@kimkey @kimkey PCMag security analyst Kim Key is on Amtrak today testing out its Wi-Fi capabilities. Let's see how well it works.
Show threadMichael MuchmoreJun 7, 2023
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