Nextel Launches Broadband Service Designed for Business Travelers.RESTON, Va. -- Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. Inc.
Nextel WiFi HotSpot(SM) Service Includes Access to Thousands of
WiFi Hotspots Nationwide and Hotel In-room Connections
Additional Coverage Beyond Hotspots also Available Anywhere on
Nextel's iDEN Network through New im240 PC Card
Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NXTL) today announced the launch of the Nextel WiFi HotSpot(SM) service, delivering features focused on the remote-access needs of business travelers. Nextel WiFi HotSpot service offers unlimited broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a for laptop computers for one flat monthly fee. The growing network of hotspots includes more than 7,000 hotspot locations throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Key benefits of the Nextel WiFi HotSpot service include:
(1) Access from inside hotel guest rooms, with either
wired-Ethernet or WiFi connections
(2) A unified software client that is easy to use and install
(3) Access to a broad network of WiFi hotspots and wired-Ethernet
connections
For customers who need coverage beyond current hotspots, Nextel offers Wireless PC Access, which is available with Nextel's new im240 PC card. Wireless PC Access delivers improved data speeds over Nextel's enhanced data network. Through its strategic partnerships with Boingo Wireless Boingo redirects here. For the Hoodwinked character see Boingo (Hoodwinked). For the rock band, see Oingo Boingo. Boingo Wireless is a private American company that provides wireless communication services, specifically Wi-Fi. and Wayport, Nextel WiFi HotSpot service offers unlimited access to WiFi hotspots at airports, hotels, convention centers, retail stores and other locations. Nextel's relationship with Wayport also provides Internet access See how to access the Internet. in more than 150,000 guestrooms where Wayport wired-Ethernet connections are available. This access is included as part of the Nextel WiFi HotSpot service. Nextel's Connection Manager software client uniquely enables single-click access to both Nextel WiFi HotSpot service and Wireless PC Access. When a WiFi signal is unavailable, the Nextel Connection Manager can automatically connect to Nextel's data network. "Nextel's WiFi HotSpot service and Wireless PC Access allow business travelers to bring their office with them wherever they go. These competitive and differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. combine unlimited use, predictable costs and the nationwide reach of Nextel - addressing the key concerns of individual customers as well as IT managers," said Greg Santoro, vice president, products and services, Nextel. Unlimited Nextel WiFi HotSpot service is available for $39.99 per month, and the first month is at no charge. Wireless PC Access can be added to Nextel WiFi HotSpot service for a total promotional rate of $54.99 per month. For more information, visit www.nextel.com or call 800-NEXTEL9. About Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 262 million people live or work. About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless, Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service available in thousands of locations such as hotels, airports, cafes, and other public places, in dozens of countries throughout the world. Both directly and through major carrier and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. partners, Boingo provides business travelers with a 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 connection to improve productivity while on the road. Through its Wi-Fi software and Roaming System, Boingo makes finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks point-and-click simple and secure. More information about Boingo is available at http://www.boingo.com. About Wayport Wayport is the nation's largest provider of high-speed Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) wireless and wired Internet access for mobile broadband customers in more than 9,000 locations, including nearly 800 major hotels; Wi-Fi wireless Internet access in 6 major airports; 16 Laptop Lane airport business centers; McDonald's and Hertz locations; and other retail brands nationwide. To learn more, please visit www.wayport.net or to see locations nationwide, visit www.wayport.net/locations. |
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