Boingo launches worldwide Wi-Fi access for selected Nokia mobile devices

Published: Oct 17th, 2007 | Author: Roman

Los Angeles, CA, USA - Boingo Wireless Inc., which provides access to the world’s largest network of Wi-Fi hotspots, today announced that Boingo Mobile is now available for selected Nokia mobile devices. With the addition of Boingo Mobile, selected Nokia handsets and Internet Tablets can automatically connect to Boingo’s network of tens of thousands of hotspots across the globe for only USD 7.95/EUR 5.95/GBP 3.95 per month.

Owners of compatible Nokia Wi-Fi enabled devices — including selected S60-based smartphones and Linux-based Internet Tablets — can download and install Boingo Mobile, which enables roaming access to the world’s largest network of public hotspots. The Boingo software identifies Boingo-enabled hotspots and automatically authenticates users with their Boingo account.

“Millions of Nokia customers worldwide can use Boingo Mobile to effortlessly connect to Boingo’s hotspot network, allowing them to enjoy bandwidth-intensive applications at blazing-fast speeds,” said Dave Hagan, Boingo president and CEO. “Boingo Mobile simplifies the connection process and eliminates the cumbersome task of navigating public Wi-Fi walled gardens.”

“This agreement reinforces Nokia’s commitment to become an Internet driven experiences company - offering not only great devices but also exciting services around them,” said Nigel Rundstrom, vice-president, Nokia Multimedia. With the introduction of Boingo Mobile software and service on selected Nokia S60 devices and Nokia Linux-based Internet Tablets, consumers now have an affordable, unified Wi-Fi roaming experience across the globe that is extremely easy to use.”

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