iPass Partners with BSNL to Expand Wi-Fi Footprint in India
BSNL’s public Wi-Fi services were launched in
“India is a burgeoning location for Wi-Fi access and an increasingly important market for our customers,” said
“We are delighted to partner with iPass to bring high-quality connectivity to its users at sites across India,” said
About
iPass (NASDAQ:IPAS) is a leading provider of global mobile connectivity, offering simple, secure, always-on Wi-Fi access on any mobile device. Built on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, the iPass cloud-based service keeps its customers connected by providing unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity on unlimited devices. iPass is the world’s largest Wi-Fi network, with more than 64 million hotspots around the globe, at airports, hotels, train stations, convention centers, outdoor venues, inflight, and more. Using patented technology, the iPass SmartConnect™ platform takes the guesswork out of Wi-Fi, automatically connecting customers to the best hotspot for their needs. Customers simply download the iPass
iPass® is a registered trademark of
About BSNL
BSNL is one of the largest public sector units providing a comprehensive range of telecoms services in India. BSNL has installed a Quality Telecom Network in the country and is now focusing on improving it, expanding the network, and introducing new telecom services with ICT applications. Today, it has about 36.42 million line basic telephone capacity, 7.13 million WLL capacity, 95.96 million GSM capacity, 34,727 fixed exchanges, 117,090 GSM BTSs, 9,594
BSNL is the only service provider making a focused effort and planned initiative to bridge the rural-urban digital divide in the ICT sector. In fact, no other telecom operator in the country can beat its reach; its wide network provides services in every corner of the country. BSNL operates in regions across
Media Contacts:
For iPass
+44 (0) 20 7436 0420
ipass@sparkcomms.co.uk
For BSNL
+91 (0) 1123 734057
sushma.mishra@bsnl.co.in
Source: iPass Inc.