Boingo Wireless, the leading DAS and Wi-Fi provider has signed a multi-year Wi-Fi agreement with Sprint enabling access to seamless and secure Boingo Wi-Fi networks in 35 major U.S. airports. With the partnership, Sprint devices within proximity of a Boingo hotspot can automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network seamlessly, providing service at the fastest speeds available, be that cellular from Sprint or Wi-Fi from Boingo.
The auto-authenticating Wi-Fi connections are available at no additional charge to all Sprint customers with capable devices, and usage while connected to Wi-Fi does not count towards a customer’s monthly service plan. By utilizing Boingo’s “Passpoint Secure” networks, customers can enjoy a simpler mobile experience with seamless Wi-Fi authentication and WPA2 enterprise-grade encryption technology.
Stephen Bye, CTO, Sprint
With Wi-Fi being the world’s largest wireless ecosystem, we view it as a highly complementary layer to our network. By enabling customers to move seamlessly between secure Wi-Fi and cellular, our customers will have a better mobile experience in more locations, all while lowering their cost of data usage.
David Hagan, CEO, Boingo Wireless
Boingo’s relationship with Sprint removes the traditional barriers between Wi-Fi and cellular service. Sprint is a market leader with the integration of Wi-Fi and cellular, which is a very customer centric solution to provide an always-best-connected experience through either network.
