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iPass and Chunghwa Telecom Launch First Regional Flat-Rate Roaming Service
Unlimited Pan-Asian Wi-Fi Hotspot and Dial-up Access
| Source: iPass
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, R.O.C.--(Marketwire - June 27, 2007) - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ : IPAS ), a global
provider of services that unify the management of enterprise mobility, and
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (TAIEX: 2412) (NYSE : CHT ), Taiwan's largest
telecommunications company, today announced Asia's first regional flat-rate
pricing for unlimited Wi-Fi, wired broadband and dial-up access across the
region. The jointly developed service will allow Chunghwa Telecom's user
base to benefit from predictable mobility costs and consistent, reliable
connectivity when traveling pan-Asia.
Following in-depth research by the Tourism Bureau Ministry of
Transportation and Communications, Republic of China (Taiwan) into the
behavior of Taiwan travelers within the region, it was revealed that trips
to pan-Asia account for over 83 percent of total travel traffic. In
response to this, iPass and Chunghwa Telecom took the initiative to develop
a predictable monthly flat-rate pricing that allows subscribers to avoid an
unpredictable increase in remote access expenses as wireless broadband
adoption grows.
"iPass and Chunghwa are breaking new ground with Asia's first regional
flat-rate pricing offering," said Chee Leng Loy, Managing Director, Asia,
iPass. "Chunghwa customers can now take full advantage of the availability
of wireless and wired broadband, without the risk of increasing their
connectivity costs. A flat-rate mobility service allows organizations to
properly plan for and support their mobile workforce, allowing for
increased cost predictability."
The new Chunghwa Enterprise flat-rate pricing plan offers business
professionals an integrated service with unlimited redundant dial-up and
nearly 23,000 Wi-Fi hotspot locations across the region, which includes
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji Islands, Guam,
Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Laos, Macau,
Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, N. Mariana Island/Saipan, Nepal, New Zealand,
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand and Vietnam.
"Offering a flat-rate pricing model provides a more attractive solution for
Taiwanese business people whenever they travel in the region," said
Yi-Ching Chen, Managing Director, Marketing Department, Chunghwa Telecom.
Available in July, Chunghwa Telecom will be offering the regional flat-rate
pricing model to individuals, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) and
enterprises. For more information, visit http://roaming.hinet.net/.
About iPass Inc.
iPass helps enterprises unify the management of remote and mobile
connectivity and devices. With iPass software and services, customers can
create easy-to-use broadband solutions for their mobile workers, home
offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with device management,
security validation, and unified billing. iPass offerings are powered by
its leading global virtual network, on-demand management platform, and
award-winning client software. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on
iPass services, including General Motors, Nokia, and Reuters. Founded in
1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices
throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
www.ipass.com.
About Chunghwa Telecom
Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX 2412) (NYSE : CHT ) is the leading telecom service
provider in Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom provides fixed-line, mobile and
Internet and data services to residential and business customers in Taiwan.
iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc.