[October 15, 2015]

Boingo Extends Passpoint Access to Android 6.0 Devices

Boingo Wireless (News - Alert) (NASDAQ: WIFI), the leading DAS and Wi-Fi provider that serves consumers, carriers and advertisers worldwide, today announced that the company's roaming network of more than 100,000 "Passpoint Secure" hotspots is now available to subscribers using select Android devices running Android 6.0 "Marshmallow," the new version of Google's (News - Alert) operating system.

Available for the first time for Boingo customers with select Android devices, Passpoint technology makes connecting to Wi-Fi as simple, seamless and secure as cellular. Boingo subscribers with Passpoint credentials can experience instant connectivity with no action needed on their part, streamlining the transition between Wi-Fi and cellular networks and eliminating the need for network logins and passwords. Boingo's Passpoint-enabled hotspots feature powerful WPA2 enterprise-grade encryption technology, providing enhanced security for customers on the go.

"At Boingo, we're committed to providing the best connected experience to our subscribers and roaming partners. That's why we launched the world's first large-scale commercial Passpoint hotspots for consumers in our high traffic venues, and why we've been deeply involved in the development of the Passpoint standards since their inception," said Dr. Derek Peterson, Chief Technology Officer for Boingo Wireless. "Today, we're proud to welcome users with devices running Android (News - Alert) 6.0 to our 'Passpoint Secure' networks, and look forward to supporting additional Android devices in the future."

"As part of our vision for Next Generation Wi-Fi, the WBA has encouraged support for Passpoint within the wireless industry. The launch of Passpoint support in Google's Android 6.0 operating system is a significant milestone, illustrating a commitment by a leading mobile OS player to enhance the user experience with Next Gen Wi-Fi, " said Shrikant Shenwai, Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. "Through this launch, more users will experience the benefits of Passpoint, a truly next generation connectivity experience."

Ahead of the holiday travel season, Boingo subscribers using select Android 6.0 devicescan access the company's "Passpoint Secure" networks at more than 25 of the highest traffic airports in the U.S., including Chicago's O'Hare International (ORD), Los Angeles International (LAX), Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), and New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports. Users can also access Boingo's full roaming network of more than 100,000 Passpoint-enabled hotspots, including Time Warner (News - Alert) Cable's TWCWiFi-Passpoint networks in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Dallas, among many others.

To experience seamless, secure Passpoint connectivity, subscribers on applicable Android devices can download their Passpoint profile quickly and easily at https://passpoint.boingo.com/.

About Boingo Wireless

Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIFI) helps the world stay connected. Our vast footprint of small cell networks cover more than a million DAS and Wi-Fi locations and reaches more than 1 billion consumers annually - in places as varied as airports, stadiums, universities, and military bases. For more information about the Boingo story, visit www.boingo.com.

Boingo, Boingo Wireless, the Boingo Wireless Logo and Don't Just Go. Boingo are registered trademarks of Boingo Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "seeks" "believes," "estimates," "expects" and similar references to future periods. These forward-looking statements include the quotations from management in this press release, as well as any statements regarding Boingo's strategic plans and future guidance. Forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. Since forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. The company's actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, as well as other risk and uncertainties described more fully in documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC (News - Alert)"), including Boingo's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 filed with the SEC on August 10, 2015. Any forward-looking statement made by Boingo in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause the company's actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Boingo to predict all of them. Boingo undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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