Boingo Wireless launched the first global Wi-Fi Internet service aimed specifically at Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones and devices.
Boingo Mobile provides global hotspot access for Wi-Fi enabled handsets for a monthly flat rate of USD $7.95. Boingo partner locations include airports, hotels, restaurants and convention centers worldwide.
The Boingo Mobile software is a client application that enables automatic connection and roaming authentication to more than 150 different Wi-Fi network operators around the world. It is currently available for Windows Mobile 5.0-based Smartphones or Pocket PC devices.
The new Boingo Mobile service is also currently available to users of Belkin’s Wi-Fi Phone for Skype. Boingo is also working with Nokia to showcase the company’s Symbian-based S60 phones using Boingo Mobile Wi-Fi access.
Boingo anticipates additional Wi-Fi enabled devices — mobile/cellular handsets, VoIP phones, mobile gaming consoles, MP3 players and digital cameras — will be available with integrated Boingo Mobile service in the near future.
“Wi-Fi enabled phones just became a whole lot more useful,” said Tim Farrell, Boingo vice president for product management & professional services.”http://www.boingo.com
