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EarthLink Wireless High Speed Connects On-The-Go People To The Internet Through Boingo's™ National Wi-Fi Network ATLANTA and SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 11, 2002 - Continuing its expansion in the wireless Internet arena -- this time, on the burgeoning public Wi-Fi access front -- EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) today announced the launch of EarthLink Wireless High Speed powered by Boingo Wireless™. The award-winning ISP's latest "EarthLink Everywhere" service gives on-the-go consumers and business travelers high-speed Internet access through hundreds of public and private Wi-Fi networks or "Hot Spots" nationwide. Through its relationship with Boingo Wireless, Inc., EarthLink will now offer its subscribers the ability to access hundreds of 802.11b-enabled wireless LANs (local area networks) in hotels, airports, cafes and other public and private areas nationwide. Boingo Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Sky Dayton, who is also the founder and chairman of EarthLink. 802.11b is the world's most popular standard for wireless LANs. "Wi-Fi" connotes compatibility among 802.11b high-speed wireless technology products and is granted by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). "EarthLink Wireless High Speed lets mobile Internet users take the convenience of a high-speed Internet connection on the road. It's increasingly found in places like hotels, airports and cafes where people naturally congregate or spend the precious little time they have catching up on e-mail or connecting to the Internet," says Mike Lunsford, executive vice president of EarthLink's Everywhere and Customer Experience divisions. "EarthLink Wireless High Speed is another great example of EarthLink's innovative spirit, as we have once again teamed with a dynamic industry mover like Boingo Wireless to meet our customers' needs." "There are a lot of natural synergies between EarthLink and Boingo - both companies were founded on the principle of making it easy to connect to the Internet so it becomes more relevant in people's daily lives," says Dave Hagan, president of Boingo Wireless. "This cutting-edge service gives people the tools to effortlessly establish a high-speed Internet connection from hundreds of locations outside their office -- making it easy to take their office applications on the road with them." Adds Lunsford, "With Boingo Wireless, the higher speeds and growing prevalence of Wi-Fi networks takes EarthLink's PC-based high-speed wireless Internet experience to the next level, and the pricing points for EarthLink Wireless High Speed will entice more people to try the service and realize its outstanding benefits." About EarthLink Wireless High Speed powered by Boingo Subscribers of EarthLink Wireless High Speed benefit from the convenience of software that "sniffs" locations for available Wi-Fi signals, a quick-reference database that lets users search and find the nearest available Wi-Fi hotspot either locally or when on the road, and Internet access at speeds of up to 11 megabits per second -- almost 200 times faster than 56k dial-up service. The service includes a built-in personal VPN (virtual private network) to ensure the wireless connection is secure from hackers and snoops, and the EarthLink Wireless High Speed Software provides Signal Settings where users can store network profiles to simplify moving between Wi-Fi locations, such as home and work. The service is available through a three-tiered pricing plan that includes: * A connect day includes unlimited sessions and traffic at a hotspot location for a 24 hour period. For more information about EarthLink Wireless High Speed powered by Boingo, or to sign up, visit http:/earthlink.boingo.com, or call EarthLink toll-free at 800-641-1829. About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless, Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service now available in hundreds of locations across the country, such as hotels, airports, cafes, and other public places. Boingo provides business travelers with a wireless broadband Internet connection to improve productivity while on the road. Through its free Wi-Fi software, Boingo makes finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks point-and-click simple and secure. EarthLink founder and chairman Sky Dayton founded Boingo in 2001 and serves as its CEO. About EarthLink EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) brings the magic of the Internet to approximately 4.9 million subscribers every day. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities over a nationwide network of dial-up points of presence, as well as high-speed access and wireless technologies. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its subscribers, shareholders and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs. Information about EarthLink services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net. « back to Press Releases | ||||||
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