Fon, the global WiFi network, together with BT announced a fast and secure way for customers to purchase WiFi access passes through Pay with Amazon. This allows WiFi pass purchases to be made on tablets, mobile, and desktop devices using just a few taps.
WiFi access passes enable customers to get connected on the go to the UK’s largest WiFi network, with over 5 million hotspots nationwide powered by BT and Fon.
The incorporation of Pay with Amazon also means that customers can now use their Amazon account details to make their purchases. This new payment option saves customers from having to pull out their credit card by allowing them to use their Amazon account’s existing payment details, providing an efficient and convenient way to shop online.
Alexander Puregger, Fon’s CEO
Pay with Amazon allows us to bring the customer experience to the next level and provide a secure and seamless connection experience. By partnering with Amazon, we are able to provide customers with a familiar payment option that they already know and trust.
Patrick Gauthier, vice president, Amazon Payments
We are thrilled to be working with BT and Fon to offer customers a familiar and trusted way to purchase WiFi access at millions of hotspot locations across the UK. Pay with Amazon makes it easy for millions of customers around the world to pay using their Amazon account.