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Netherlands - KPN, NS abandon train internet project.

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Dutch telecoms operator KPN and railways operator NS have abandoned their project for offering wireless internet on trains and in stations. The project has proven to be unprofitable, as the most important source of income, advertising, was not sufficient, and the costs for installing the required equipment were ...

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