Tata Communications has partnered with global WiFi provider, iPass to enable service providers and enterprises to offer a secure and seamless access to the world's largest Wi-Fi network. iPass claims that it has the largest and fastest growing network of its kind with more than 53 million hotspots in more than 120 countries.
The partnership with iPass will provide Tata Communications' mobile network operator and app service provider customers with an easy and secure way to access the iPass Wi-Fi network, harnessing the iPass SmartConnect Software Development Kit (SDK). The iPass SmartConnect SDK is a key component of the iPass Developer Program and enables enterprises, operators and solution vendors to incorporate iPass global mobile connectivity into their mobile applications.
The iPass SmartConnect SDK leverages patented iPass SmartConnect technology, which delivers customers intelligent, always on access to the highest quality, best performing Wi-Fi service, while ensuring their privacy and safety through secure authentication and identity protection.
Gary Griffiths, President and CEO, iPass
Our partnership with Tata Communications gives us an opportunity to expand our reach while empowering Tata Communications' customers with the technology to access the world's largest network for mobile connectivity.
Christian Michaud, SVP Strategy, Product and Business Development, Service Provider Group, Tata Communications
Like Tata Communications, iPass has global reach, which is hugely important to our mobile network operator and app service provider customers, who collectively reach 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers worldwide.
