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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Boingo Wireless Partners With OTEnet to Offer Wi-Fi Throughout Greece in Time For Summer Games
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Boingo Wireless today announced a partnership with OTEnet S.A., Greece's leading Internet service provider, which allows users of the Boingo(TM) Roaming System to connect at a dozen Wi-Fi locations throughout the country in time for the Summer Games. The agreement includes Wi-Fi locations at Athens International Airport, Macedonia National Airport and at leading hotels and conference centers throughout Greece.
Through the partnership, all Boingo users and users of the company's carrier partners, including EarthLink, Fiberlink, Infonet Services Corp. and Telecom Italia can get online for no extra charge at the OTEnet Wi-Fi locations, called OnWireless hot spots, by using their Boingo or service provider client software. Non-subscribers can also get access on a per-day basis for $7.95. For more information, go to www.boingo.com.
The locations are currently fully integrated into the Boingo Roaming System and available for use. A complete list of the sites can be found via the Boingo Web site at www.boingo.com, or OTEnet's OnWireless service Web site at www.onwireless.gr/list_en.htm. In addition, the locations will automatically be added to the directory built into Boingo and service provider client software.
"Whether you are in Greece on business or for the Summer Games, Wi-Fi is a perfect complement to help keep up with the office or for sharing photos of special moments with those back home," said Dave Hagan, president and COO of Boingo Wireless. "Working with a leader like OTEnet ensures a quality Wi-Fi experience for those visiting the games."
OTEnet S.A (www.otenet.gr), the leading Greek Internet and Internet Protocol Services Provider, was founded in 1996 by OTE and has been the key element of OTE's business strategy in the field of new technologies and Internet Protocol services. OTEnet has a reliable and extensive network that enables it to offer products and services covering a range of business and consumer needs. OTEnet offers Internet access and services, IP telecom solutions, IT application development and hosting services using Internet technologies.
About Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless, Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service available in thousands of locations such as hotels, airports, cafes, and other public places, in dozens of countries throughout the world. Both directly and through major carrier and ISP partners, Boingo provides business travelers with a wireless broadband Internet connection to improve productivity while on the road. Through its Wi-Fi software and Roaming System, Boingo makes finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks point-and-click simple and secure. More information about Boingo is available at http://www.boingo.com.
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