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Boingo extends and expands WiFi roaming deal with T-Mobile USA

By: , IntoMobile
Monday, December 6th, 2010 at 12:43 AM

Boingo Wireless, the global WiFi networks, announced a renewed and extended bilateral roaming agreement with T-Mobile USA for subscriber access to WiFi hotspots, covering both laptops and WiFi enabled mobile devices.

Under the new agreement, T-Mobile Hotspot and postpaid mobile broadband subscribers will be able to access at no additional charge 53 Boingo airport locations in the United States and Canada, including major airports in the New York and Chicago metropolitan areas. Moreover, the expanded agreement also includes the Washington State Ferries in the Seattle area.

Likewise, Boingo subscribers will have continued WiFi access at T-Mobile Hotspot airport locations and expanded access at T-Mobile HotSpot airline club and hotel locations, including the airline clubs of American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Delta Airlines and Hyatt hotels.

Commenting on the news, Boingo Wireless’ Colby Goff said: “Expanding our agreement with T-Mobile USA reinforces our commitment to delivering customers seamless Wi-Fi access to a larger, collective footprint… Boingo users can now enjoy connectivity at airport lounges – a top request – and we welcome T-Mobile subscribers to our airport and ferry networks.”

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