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Owners of compatible Nokia Wi-Fi enabled devices -- including selected S60-basedsmartphones and Linux-based Internet Tablets -- can download and install BoingoMobile, which enables roaming access to the world's largest network of publichotspots. The Boingo software identifies Boingo-enabled hotspots and automaticallyauthenticates users with their Boingo account.
"Millions of Nokia customers worldwide can use Boingo Mobile to effortlessly connectto Boingo's hotspot network, allowing them to enjoy bandwidth-intensive applicationsat blazing-fast speeds," said Dave Hagan, Boingo president and CEO. "Boingo Mobilesimplifies the connection process and eliminates the cumbersome task of navigatingpublic Wi-Fi walled gardens."
"This agreement reinforces Nokia's commitment to become an Internet drivenexperiences company offering not only great devices but also exciting servicesaround them," said Nigel Rundstrom, vice-president, Nokia Multimedia. With theintroduction of Boingo Mobile software and service on selected Nokia S60 devices andNokia Linux-based Internet Tablets, consumers now have an affordable, unified Wi-Firoaming 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 selectedNokia Wi-Fi enabled devices represents the successful realization of a mutual visionto deliver a robust multimedia experience on mass market mobile devices.Availability & Pricing
Beginning today, Boingo Mobile is available as a downloadable application via NokiaDownload! on the Nokia N95, N80, N80 Internet Edition multimedia smartphones, and athttp://mobile.boingo.com/no kia/ 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 theTableteer site on Nokia N800 and N810 tablets; and via Boingo's website athttp://mobile.boingo.com/no kia/.
Boingo Mobile subscribers pay a monthly flat rate ($7.95 / 5.95 / 3.95) forunlimited high-speed Internet access at thousands of hotspots worldwide, includingairports, hotels, restaurants, cafés, and convention centers. For a limited time,customers who sign up for service will receive the first month free.
