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Boingo Wireless has acquired Wi-Fi networks for the WSDOT ferries division (WSF) from Parsons Transportation Group. With this, the number of Boingo owned Washington State Ferries terminals will be increased to 11.

 

The Wi-Fi ferries will launch from terminals located in Seattle, Bainbridge, Bremerton, Edmonds, Kingston, Mukilteo, Clinton, Fauntleroy, Vashon, Southworth, and Anacortes.

 

Wi-Fi hotspots are increasingly becoming the preferred Internet access points for people on-the- go. Despite questions regarding security and reliability, Wi-Fi has been widely popular because of its ability to provide anytime, anywhere access to customers. Most airports, high-end hotels and other popular places all over the world now provide W-Fi Internet access to visitors.

 

Making it easier for consumers to purchase Boingo AsYouGo day passes for $7.95, as well as Boingo Unlimited for $21.95 per month, the Wi-Fi network for the ferries will be featured on the Boingo-branded start page.

 

Taking advantage of the growing usage of Wi-Fi services, Boingo has been serving airports, hotels, retail locations and coffee shops all over the world. As the demand for secure Wi-Fi networks is on the rise, companies such as Boingo are emerging as the Internet service provider choice for the people always on the move.

 

“Boingo has always prided itself on being the perfect service for the business traveler, whether she is getting online with a laptop or a smart phone,” said Dave Hagan, CEO and president of Boingo Wireless (News - Alert). “The Washington State Ferries Wi-Fi network acquisition gives us another way to serve our core”

 

Boingo has acquired many Wi-Fi service providers in the past in order to expand its network. A few days ago, the company acquired Opti-Fi Networks, a limited liability company from Parsons (News - Alert) Transportation Group and ARINC, which provides Wi-Fi infrastructure implementation and management for airports around North America.

 

With this acquisition, Boingo added 25 new airports to the company’s footprint including Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), Edmonton International Airport (YEG), El Paso International Airport (ELP), and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

 

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