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China Telecom Partners With iPass to Deliver Wi-Fi Roaming Exchange Services
BEIJING, Feb 15, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) today announced that China Telecom
Corporation Limited has joined the iPass Open Mobile Exchange (iPass
OMX), the largest global Wi-Fi exchange community, to provide
international Wi-Fi roaming services through iPass for China Telecom
subscribers.
China Telecom customers travelling internationally will have access
to the world's largest commercial Wi-Fi network.
"China Telecom is investing heavily in Wi-Fi because it has realized
the complementary value it brings to mobile networks in expanding its
customer value proposition and revenue opportunities," said Steve
Livingston, iPass senior vice president of Carrier Development. "Our
partnership with China Telecom will allow it to provide a seamless
connectivity option for its sophisticated customer base while they
travel outside of China. By leveraging the iPass Mobile Network, the
world's largest commercial-grade Wi-Fi network, China Telecom can
increase its customer satisfaction and generate new revenue streams."
iPass OMX is a market-leading platform for mobile service providers
and Wi-Fi network operators to acquire and exchange Wi-Fi traffic to
service the demand for commercial, carrier-grade Wi-Fi hotspots.
iPass OMX helps to increase mobile network capacity quickly and
cost-effectively by providing access to the largest global Wi-Fi
exchange community through a single interface, connecting 140 Wi-Fi
network operators and over 680,000 hotspots with certified WISPr
interoperability in 117 countries and territories worldwide.
About iPass Inc.
iPass helps enterprises and service providers
ensure their employees and customers will be well connected. Founded
in 1996, iPass (NASDAQ: IPAS) delivers the world's largest
commercial-grade Wi-Fi network and most trusted connectivity
platform. With over 680,000 connection venues, iPass gives its
customers always-on, frictionless connectivity anywhere in the world
-- easily, quickly, securely and cost effectively. Additional
information is available at www.iPass.com or on Smarter Connections,
the iPass blog.
iPass(R) is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. Open Mobile
Exchange(TM) and iPass OMX(TM) are trademarks of iPass Inc. Wi-Fi(R)
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks
are owned by their respective owners.
Media Contacts:
iPass Inc.
US:
John Gallagher
Tel. +1 650 232 4233
Email: pr@ipass.com
UK:
Leila Hajaj
Spark Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7 436 0420
Email: leila@sparkcomms.co.uk
SOURCE: iPass
mailto:pr@ipass.com
mailto:leila@sparkcomms.co.uk
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