Etisalat Group to Offer International Roaming Wi-Fi Service From iPass
Wi-Fi Roaming Service Will Be Made Available to Subscribers in Etisalat's Operating Countries; Service Will Be Available on iPhone, iPad and Android-Based Devices
(firmenpresse) - REDWOOD SHORES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/29/12 -- (NASDAQ: IPAS), the global leader for and telecom service providers, announced today that Etisalat (ADX: ETISALAT) -- the Middle East's largest telecom operator with over 167 million subscribers in its markets -- has joined the (iPass OMX) to offer their consumer and enterprise customers a global Wi-Fi data roaming service.
With frequent international journeys, business travelers and families in the Middle East will be able to use their smartphones and tablets to get connected at over a million Wi-Fi hotspots in the global , at more affordable rates, fast connection speeds and more convenience.
"Etisalat is one of the global telecommunication industry's innovation pacesetters. I am pleased we can increasingly use our Group-wide strength to give our partner operators access to new services demanded by customers," said Essa AlHaddad, Chief Commercial Officer - Etisalat Group. "By joining the iPass Open Mobile Exchange, Etisalat will enable our customers to move around the world with a new cost-effective way of staying in touch with their businesses, family and friends."
"As the Middle East's largest telecom operator, Etisalat continues to lead in innovation and the company's technological expertise has helped it secure subscribers across the Middle East, Africa and Asia," said Steve Livingston, iPass senior vice president of carrier development. "The iPass Open Mobile Exchange allows Etisalat to bring a global Wi-Fi roaming solution into their product portfolio supported by the world's largest that could alter the way their consumers roam abroad in the future."
Etisalat operates in 16 countries with over 167 million subscribers. The company initially expects to roll out the new service in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Nigeria in 2012, followed by other operating companies in their regions.
iPass OMX is the world's largest commercial and platform for telecom service providers that supplies connections to the world's largest commercial . Through a single interface, iPass connects over 140 Wi-Fi network operators with certified WISPr interoperability in 113 countries and territories worldwide. iPass is a member of the and a board member of the . Additional information about iPass Open Mobile Exchange is available at .
iPass helps and ensure their employees and subscribers stay well connected. Founded in 1996, iPass (NASDAQ: IPAS) delivers the world's largest commercial-grade and trusted . With more than one million Wi-Fi hotspots across 113 countries and territories, iPass gives its customers always-on, frictionless connectivity anywhere in the world -- simply, securely and cost-effectively. Additional information is available at or on , the iPass blog.
iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. Open Mobile Exchange is a trademark of iPass. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
Media Contacts:
US:
John Gallagher
iPass
Tel. +1 650 232 4233
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UAE:
Ms. Nahid M. Hassan
Etisalat
Tel: 0097126172187
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UK:
Leila Hajaj
Spark communications
Tel: +44 (0) 207 436 0420
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Datum: 29.10.2012 - 12:00 Uhr
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