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BOINGO GIVES IPHONE USERS FREE WI-FI AT 13 MAJOR AIRPORTS IN AUGUST

Today’s Coolest Smartphone Gets Free Access to the World’s Hottest Network

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – August 1, 2007 – Boingo Wireless, Inc. today announced that iPhone™ owners can enjoy free Wi-Fi as they travel for business or pleasure through 13 North American airports during the month of August.

This special limited time offer is available to all iPhone owners who access the Wi-Fi networks with their iPhone, giving them an introduction to the world’s largest aggregated Wi-Fi network. iPhone owners who like what they see can sign up for and use a Boingo® account to access hundreds of partner networks comprising 100,000+ hotspots.

With Boingo Wireless, users of Apple Inc.’s sexy new smartphone can enjoy the full spectrum of coolness available via the iPhone’s highly integrated functionality and multimedia applications while powered by Boingo’s broadband networks. It’s the ultimate iPhone adventure.

“iPhone users are searching for Wi-Fi options that will keep the device’s coolest features and content functioning at lightning speeds when on-the-go,” said Dawn Callahan, Boingo’s vice president of consumer marketing. “With our extensive hotspot coverage, choosing Boingo is a no-brainer for iPhone users who are looking for public access options beyond EDGE. This free promotion is a great opportunity for iPhone users to see for themselves.”

To enjoy complimentary Boingo Wi-Fi on the iPhone, follow these four easy steps:

• Connect to the “concourse” SSID with an iPhone in any of the identified airports;
• Launch your iPhone Safari™ browser and connect to a web page on the Internet;
• Enter your e-mail address in the special promotional page;
• Click on “Go!”

During August, iPhone owners can receive free Wi-Fi access at the following airports:

• AZO – Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
• BNA – Nashville International Airport,
• BWI – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport,
• DTW – Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport,
• EWR – Newark Liberty International Airport,
• JFK – John F. Kennedy International Airport,
• LGA – LaGuardia Airport,
• MDW – Midway International Airport,
• MSP – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
• OKC – Will Rogers World Airport,
• ORD – O’Hare International Airport,
• STL – Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, and
• YYZ – Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Boingo “Best Option” for iPhones

In a June 28th Macworld article about locating Wi-Fi hotspots for the iPhone, Boingo was hailed as “the best option” for iPhone users who are interested in paying for Wi-Fi access in public places. Boingo’s low-priced service plans – a $21.95 Unlimited account for North American access and a $39 Global account for International access – give iPhone users access to 100,000+ hotspots with one convenient log-in and password.

The iPhone, unlike many smartphones, has a fully capable browser that allows it to interact with rich Web content, instead of stripped down WAP- or PDA-centered pages. This allows iPhone users to use the established login pages on Wi-Fi hotspots, which frequently include code not compatible with simplified browsers. For Boingo partner networks, users can log in via the “Roaming Partners” option that exists on most login pages.

For access to the world’s largest Wi-Fi network with your iPhone and laptop, sign up for Boingo now at www.boingo.com.

About Boingo Wireless

Boingo Wireless, Inc. provides global Wi-Fi Internet access through the Boingo® Roaming System, which comprises 100,000 hotspots in airports, hotels, cafes and other public places, including metropolitan hot zones. Business travelers can use a single Boingo account to log in at Wi-Fi networks around the world using one username and password. Boingo Roaming System services can also be private labeled by telcos, wireless operators, Internet service providers (ISP) and managed service providers (MSP) as part of their own branded services for laptops, handsets and mobile devices. Through its Concourse Communications Group, LLC subsidiary, Boingo operates neutral host wireless access systems that provide wireless voice and data services supporting public and commercial interests. More information about Boingo and Concourse is available at http://www.boingo.com and http://www.concoursecommunications.com.

Boingo, Boingo Wireless, and the Boingo Wireless Logo are registered trademarks of Boingo Wireless, Inc. Other product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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