| Sign Up |  | Download | | Locations | | Support | | My Account | |
|
|
 CONTACT: Jeremy Pepper Boingo Wireless 310-309-5984 First phase of network deployment includes major hotels and airports; Version 1.0 of free Boingo Software released SANTA MONICA, Calif. -Jan. 21, 2002 - Boingo Wireless™, Inc. today announced the availability of its ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service in major hotels, airports, coffee shops and other popular venues. Over 400 hotspot locations are now available to Boingo members, with hundreds of additional locations being added in the coming weeks. The company also released version 1.0 of its Boingo Software today to replace the beta version released one month ago. The Boingo Wireless service is designed for business travelers who are frustrated with slow dial-up access when away from their home or office. Boingo utilizes Wi-Fi, also referred to as 802.11b, which has emerged as the preeminent international standard for wireless broadband Internet access. Wi-Fi provides speeds of up to 11 megabits per second, almost 200 times faster than 56k dial-up service. "Starting today, Boingo members have access to hundreds of Wi-Fi Hot Spots across the country," said Sky Dayton, CEO and founder of Boingo Wireless. "This is important news especially for business travelers who until now have found connecting from the road difficult, slow and expensive - in addition to all of the other hassles of travel. "Boingo provides easy, lightning-fast wireless Internet access in hundreds of locations in the places business travelers already frequent. We're making Internet access outside the office or home simple and powerful." Boingo Service Rollout In its first phase of network deployment, Boingo has enabled access in over 400 hotspot locations:
A second phase of network deployment will enable hundreds of additional hotspot locations over the coming weeks:
As additional Boingo hotspot locations are brought online over the coming weeks, they will be automatically added to Boingo's unique Wi-Fi software. Boingo Software Version 1.0 Available for Free Download Boingo Wireless also released the full production version of Boingo Software - the world's first full-feature Wi-Fi software that "sniffs" the air for available signals and makes it easy for users to connect to public and private Wi-Fi networks. Boingo Software version 1.0, a free utility now available at http://www.boingo.com, provides powerful features for all Wi-Fi enthusiasts, whether they are Boingo members or not, including a network sniffer and a profile manager so they can connect to favorite Wi-Fi networks quickly and easily. Boingo Software is even more powerful for Boingo members. It features a built-in searchable database of Boingo's growing list of hotspot locations, so Boingo members can plan their travel around hotels and airports with wireless broadband access. The software also simplifies logging onto Boingo hotspot locations -- members just click the "Connect" button in the Boingo software to access the Internet. Boingo Software also includes a "Personal VPN" feature, so members can instantly secure their wireless connection from hackers and snoops. One-click simplicity for secure wireless broadband. Once installed, Boingo Software will automatically update itself to ensure users are always running the latest version of the software and have the latest Boingo hotspot location database at their fingertips. Boingo Service Plans Boingo has three service plans that meet the needs of all business travelers - from the occasional traveler to the hardcore road warrior:
About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Sky Dayton, founder and current chairman of EarthLink. Boingo received venture funding from New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Sprint PCS and Evercore Ventures. Boingo's strategy is to provide the largest network of ultra-high speed wireless Internet access for business travelers through Wi-Fi "Hot Spots" worldwide. It is founded on a commitment to quality customer service and provides easy-to-use software to simplify finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks. To sign up for Boingo service, or to download Boingo's free Wi-Fi software, visit www.boingo.com or call 800-U-Boingo. « back to Press Releases | ||||
| About Us
Legal Notices
Privacy Policy
Careers
Partner with Boingo
Site Map
©2001-2007 Boingo Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. | Customer Care: 800-880-4117 |
