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A Mac version of the lightweight GoBoingo! client software is now available for download at http://www.boingo.com/download.html. With this release, the MacBook community will be able to conveniently and affordably access Boingo Wi-Fi  at more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide.
GoBoingo! simplifies the process of logging in to public Wi-Fi hotspots. The solution is ideal for travelers who want high-speed Internet without spending time on searching for coverage, memorizing multiple usernames and passwords, and paying different Wi-Fi providers at each stop during a trip. Affordable monthly plans are available for both North American and international usage. A “pay as you go” option is also available.
Dawn Callahan, vice president, consumer marketing, Boingo Wireless ( News - Alert) said in a statement that with their GoBoingo! software for MacBooks, users are now just one click away from enjoying Wi-Fi service at hotspots around the world.
“We now have an easy-to-use Wi-Fi utility for the legions of MacBook users who want to be connected to Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots at airports, hotels and retail locations,” noted Callahan.
Less than 1 MB, GoBoingo! for Mac works on MacBooks running Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard), and PowerBooks running Mac OS X 10.4, according to company sources. The lightweight authentication tool is also available for Windows and can run on Vista, XP and Windows 2000. GoBoingo! can automatically determine whether a hotspot belongs to a Boingo roaming partner and help users log on to the Internet with their Boingo account in a single click. The software installs quickly and stays in the background until the Boingo member decides to log into a Wi-Fi network.
There has been a steady increase in Wi-Fi connections from MacBooks and PowerBooks, according to usage reports from airport Wi-Fi networks operated by Boingo. January 2008 figures show that around 20 percent of airport usage comes from Mac laptops, which is an increase of 30 percent since January 2007.
Anuradha Shukla is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anuradha’s articles, please visit her columnist page.
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