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About Katie

Katie is a corporate communications manager for Boingo Wireless. When Katie is not talking Wi-Fi with media, you’re likely to find her doing her best imitation of a culture vulture at concerts, comedy shows, movies and museums. She’s a pop culture factoid collector, a proud USC Trojan, and enjoys indoor sports like board games and air hockey.

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Most of you have probably heard of Gary Arndt — the man behind @EverywhereTrip — and feasted your eyes upon his scores of stunning travel photos. What you may not know is that he’s a long-time Boingo superfan and travel superhero. Continue reading

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Boingo Talks “Location, Location, Location” at CTIA 2013


Location and location-based services are some of the hottest topics in technology today. Join Boingo’s Dr. Derek Peterson at CTIA 2013 for an in-depth discussion of the implications and best practices in precision location at the “(Indoor) Location, Location, Location” panel on Tuesday, May 21 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Continue reading

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Boingo Wins ACG Award for “Public Company Growth”


We win! Leading Los Angeles business organization, Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Los Angeles, selected Boingo as the 2013 winner of their “Public Company Growth” award. The ACG Awards recognize outstanding companies in the Los Angeles area who have demonstrated leadership and innovation, and represent the next generation of market leaders. Continue reading

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DAS Fest 2013: We’ve Got Your HetNet Backstage Pass


“HetNet” technologies are hot, and our own VP of business development, Doug Lodder, embarked on his own “DAS Fest 2013” last week to preach the gospel of Wi-Fi and DAS as integral components of the cost-efficient, high performance HetNet. Learn more about Doug’s presentations at the CCA Global Expo, HetNet Forum and Small Cells North America. Continue reading

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Boingo VP Talks Roaming, Wi-Fi Offload at Mobile World Congress


Mobile World Congress is known for being the launch pad for new mobile devices, but this year networks are sharing the spotlight. Boingo’s Bjorn Thorngren will present on Wi-Fi offload and roaming at the WBA’s Wi-Fi Zone at MWC on Wed., Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. CET. Read on for his thoughts on the WBA’s new Interoperability Compliance Program. Continue reading

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Hotspot 2.0 at CES 2013: Exploring a “Totally Disruptive Communication Technology”


CES 2013′s “Hotspot 2.0: How Passpoint Will Change Wireless Communications” introduced tech industry influencers to a potentially “totally disruptive communications technology.” Learn more from the expert panelists, including Boingo’s Chief Scientist Niels Jonker, via the official conference video.
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CES 2013: Boingo’s Chief Scientist Talks Hotspot 2.0


Boingo’s Chief Scientist is talking Hotspot 2.0 at CES 2013. The “Hotspot 2.0: How Passpoint Will Change Wireless Communications” panel takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at LVCC N261. Continue reading

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Taking a Jaunt to Japan? Stay Connected and Save with These Tips


Can you remember the last time you truly disconnected on vacation? No? You’re not alone. Smartphones, tablets and laptops are among the most important companions that most people have on business trips, but they’re becoming an even more important part of leisure travel. A recent study from Michigan State University found that wireless use while on vacation is actually higher than at home, and that Wi-Fi is used frequently when traveling to make itinerary adjustments on the fly. If you’re one of the millions of travelers journeying to Japan on business or to check out the country’s new cultural events while on vacation, we’ve got your connectivity covered. Boingo recently announced an expansion of its relationship with Japan’s premier mobile operator, NTT DOCOMO, giving Boingo customers access to NTT DOCOMO’s more than 55,000 hotspots throughout Japan. If you’re planning a trip to Japan or another country in the Asia Pacific region, be sure to check out our Boingo Asia Pacific plan, which provides unlimited Wi-Fi access at more than 150,000 hotspots in the region on two devices for just $11.95 per month. Before you leave, be sure to check our location directory to make sure that you’ll be covered everywhere

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Boingo CEO Shares Insights with LA Executive Community at Inc. CEO Roundtable


Boingo president and CEO David Hagan shared Boingo’s journey from venture-backed start-up to publicly traded company at the Inc. Los Angeles “CEO Roundtable.” Read on to learn more about this “classic Inc. story.” Continue reading

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Braving Black Friday: Top Apps for Saving, Searching and Survival at Retail This Thanksgiving Weekend


Planning to get some shopping done this Thanksgiving weekend – or are you even planning to brave the crowds on Thanksgiving evening? Don’t hit the stores until you check out some of the most recommended shopping and survival apps this holiday. Continue reading

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Will Mobile Be on Retailers’ “Naughty” or “Nice” Lists This Holiday Shopping Season?


The holiday 2012 shopping season has arrived, and leading brick-and-mortar retailers are introducing new programs to combat “showrooming” and encourage in-store or retailer website purchases. Will mobile and online shopping be on retailers’ “naughty” or “nice” lists this season? Read on for the latest research, and new ways that retailers are embracing the mobile device-toting shopper this year. Continue reading