Boingo Launches Worldwide Wi-Fi Access for Selected Nokia Mobile Devices

Released on: January 15, 2008, 10:25 am

Press Release Author: Boingo Wireless

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Boingo Mobile identifies hotspots and authenticates you with
your Boingo account

Press Release Body: LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oct. 17, 2007 – Boingo Wireless Inc.,
which provides access to the world\'s largest network of Wi-Fi hotspots, today
announced that Boingo Mobile is now available for selected Nokia mobile devices.
With the addition of Boingo Mobile, selected Nokia handsets and Internet Tablets can
automatically connect to Boingo\'s network of tens of thousands of hotspots across
the globe for only $7.95/€5.95/£3.95 per month.

Owners of compatible Nokia Wi-Fi enabled devices -- including selected S60-based
smartphones and Linux-based Internet Tablets -- can download and install Boingo
Mobile, which enables roaming access to the world\'s largest network of public
hotspots. The Boingo software identifies Boingo-enabled hotspots and automatically
authenticates users with their Boingo account.

\"Millions of Nokia customers worldwide can use Boingo Mobile to effortlessly connect
to Boingo\'s hotspot network, allowing them to enjoy bandwidth-intensive applications
at blazing-fast speeds,\" said Dave Hagan, Boingo president and CEO. \"Boingo Mobile
simplifies the connection process and eliminates the cumbersome task of navigating
public Wi-Fi walled gardens.\"

\"This agreement reinforces Nokia\'s commitment to become an Internet driven
experiences company – offering not only great devices but also exciting services
around them,\" said Nigel Rundstrom, vice-president, Nokia Multimedia. With the
introduction of Boingo Mobile software and service on selected Nokia S60 devices and
Nokia Linux-based Internet Tablets, consumers now have an affordable, unified Wi-Fi
roaming experience across the globe that is extremely easy to use.\"

Today\'s announcement is the result of the collaboration between Boingo and Nokia,
the world\'s leader in mobile handsets. The availability of Boingo Mobile on selected
Nokia Wi-Fi enabled devices represents the successful realization of a mutual vision
to deliver a robust multimedia experience on mass market mobile devices.
Availability & Pricing

Beginning today, Boingo Mobile is available as a downloadable application via Nokia
Download! on the Nokia N95, N80, N80 Internet Edition multimedia smartphones, and at
http://mobile.boingo.com/nokia/ for selected Wi-Fi enabled Nokia S60-based devices.

At the beginning of November, Boingo Mobile will be accessible via Nokia Download!
on additional selected Nseries smartphones as well as Eseries smartphones; via the
Tableteer site on Nokia N800 and N810 tablets; and via Boingo\'s website at
http://mobile.boingo.com/nokia/.

Boingo Mobile subscribers pay a monthly flat rate ($7.95 / €5.95 / £3.95) for
unlimited high-speed Internet access at thousands of hotspots worldwide, including
airports, hotels, restaurants, cafés, and convention centers. For a limited time,
customers who sign up for service will receive the first month free.

Web Site: http://mobile.boingo.com/nokia

Contact Details: Address: 10960 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
United States of America

Phone Number: 800-880-4117
Email: info@boingo.com

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