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iPass Provides Enterprise Users in China Access to 3G Mobile Broadband Network and Over 20,000 Wi-Fi Hotspots
China Now Second Only to U.S. in iPass Wi-Fi Footprint; iPass Global Network Nears 140,000 Locations
| Source: iPass
REDWOOD SHORES, CA--(Marketwire - October 26, 2009) - iPass® Inc. (NASDAQ : IPAS ), a leading
provider of enterprise mobility services, today announced that iPass
customers now have access to China Telecom's new 3G mobile broadband
network and over 20,000 Wi-Fi® hotspots in China. Both connectivity
options have been integrated into the iPass Global Network and are
available to the iPass customer base today. The 3G service is based on a
rapidly expanding EV-DO Rev A network that allows iPass users to take
advantage of dramatic performance improvements. iPass' Wi-Fi footprint in
China is now exceeded only by that in the United States, and the total
iPass Global Network now encompasses nearly 140,000 locations -- the
largest Wi-Fi footprint available from a single service provider.
"iPass is expanding on its commitment to provide a simple and smart
connection experience for enterprise users all over the world by making
major inroads into the Chinese wireless market," said Evan Kaplan,
president, CEO, iPass Inc. "The world's largest workforces rely on iPass
to ensure that no matter where they are or what type of device they're
using, they can connect to the Internet and corporate resources."
iPass' in-country customer base and multi-national travelers to China will
now benefit greatly from this significant growth in the iPass network.
Users in China will experience robust 3G connectivity in major Chinese
metropolitan areas, while travelers to China can avoid expensive 3G roaming
fees by connecting to pervasive Wi-Fi hotspots.
"Since January 2009, when China issued 3G mobile phone licenses, China
Telecom has invested heavily in building new networks," said Mr. Zhang,
director, China Telecom. "We are enthusiastic about our partnership with
iPass to provide both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity that address complex
enterprise connectivity needs."
3G in China
To date, iPass customers have benefited from iPass' existing relationship
with China Telecom which has provided a 1xRTT mobile broadband service with
speeds of 144 Kbps across 99 percent of China. Now, China Telecom is
upgrading parts of that network to EV-DO RevA. Where EV-DO coverage is
available, users will experience average download speeds of 600-1400 kbps,
with bursts up to 3.1 Mbps; and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps, with
bursts up to 1.8 Mbps, with fallback to 1xRTT.
Wi-Fi in China
Through the iPass Mobile Office™ service, multinational companies can
give their employees based in China or traveling to the world's most
populous country affordable and simple wireless access to the Internet and
corporate applications. For iPass customers on Enterprise Flat Rate price
plans, this additional Wi-Fi footprint is available at no additional cost
per active user.
iPass' China hotspots are found in hotels, restaurants and transportation
facilities in over 227 major Chinese cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou,
Shenzhen, Nanning, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan, Chongqing and
Xi'an. Over the past year, iPass has seen a tremendous uptake of wireless
access in China, with use and revenues more than doubling year-over-year
despite the economic recession. In addition, the 2008 China Business
Travel Survey from American Express revealed that travel and entertainment
spending in China by foreign-owned companies rose 59 percent in 2008, a
trend that is expected to continue in 2009 and 2010.
The China Telecom network infrastructure has completed iPass' Enterprise
Ready Certification, which ensures high levels of access reliability and
compatibility with enterprise systems.
About iPass Inc.
iPass helps enterprises and individuals unify the management of remote and
mobile connectivity. With iPass software and services, enterprise customers
can create easy-to-use wireless and broadband solutions for their mobile
workers, home offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with
web-based management, security validation, and unified billing. Mobile
Individuals get global business-class connectivity in a simple and
affordable package. iPass offerings are powered by its leading global
virtual network, award-winning mobility manager software, and in-the-cloud
platform. The iPass global virtual network unifies hundreds of wireless,
broadband and dial-up providers in over 175 countries. Hundreds of Global
2000 companies rely on iPass services, including Ford, Nokia, and Proctor
and Gamble. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores,
California, with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For
more information, visit us at www.iPass.com.
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