Dallas/Fort Worth - MobileStar's Got You Covered!Business Editors RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2000 MobileStar Announces an Agreement with D/FW D/FW Dallas Fort Worth Airport to Provide Wireless Broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 Internet Access See how to access the Internet. Throughout the Entire Airport Today, MobileStar(SM) Network Corporation announced an agreement with D/FW International Airport to provide broadband wireless See wireless broadband. Internet coverage throughout the entire D/FW airport. This agreement is a natural extension of MobileStar's existing service, which began in the 3rd Quarter of 1999 by serving American Airlines Admirals Clubs. "We are excited to extend our service to the 25 million business travelers flying in and out of D/FW," said Mark Goode, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of MobileStar. "With MobileStar's service, travelers can now check their emails, download attachments, make last minute changes to their presentations, access their corporate LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , or surf the Internet by simply turning on their laptops while they are waiting to board the plane." Deployment at D/FW begins in August, with availability through the entire airport in September. MobileStar supports both broadband wireless protocols, Open Air (FH) and WiFi (DS), so all broadband wireless Internet users can use the MobileStar service without having to worry about which protocol their wireless Ethernet card supports. No longer do travelers have to endure the sluggish speeds associated with traditional dial-up modems or the annoying search for an Internet connection in an airport. MobileStar subscribers enjoy the full benefit of broadband wireless access to their corporate Intranets as well as the Internet at speeds up to 50 times faster than traditional dial-up connections and up to 100 times faster than current wireless technologies. D/FW is not the only Texas airport to offer MobileStar's service. The three million business travelers using Dallas Love Field This article is about the airport. For the neighborhood, see Love Field, Dallas, Texas (Neighborhood). Dallas Love Field (IATA: DAL, ICAO: KDAL, FAA LID: DAL Airport have been enjoying the benefits of the MobileStar's service for the past two years. In August, the 2.5 million business travelers going through Austin's Bergstrom Airport will also enjoy these same benefits provided by MobileStar. About MobileStar Network Corporation: MobileStar Network Corporation, located in Richardson, Texas, is the leading provider of high-speed, wireless Internet access for business travelers in airports, hotels, convention centers, and other public places in the United States. The MobileStar network is currently in operation in over 123 sites, with plans to expand to over 300 by year-end. MobileStar is the first to provide a true wireless subscription service with authorization and authentication specifically designed for wireless Internet access. MobileStar is the first wireless Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. to sign roaming agreements with SkyNetGlobal and Global.com to provide wireless broadband Internet access globally. The network provides easy-to-use, reliable Internet connectivity at speeds up to 50 times faster than typical dial-up connections and up to100 times faster than other wireless technologies. The MobileStar network infrastructure supports both the Open Air Specs and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11b standards. For more information, visit MobileStar's website at www.mobilestar.com. MobileStar(SM) and MobileStar(SM) Network are service marks of MobileStar Network Corporation. |
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