FatPort and Intel to Advance Wi-Fi Wireless Connectivity in Coffee Shops, Hotels, and Airports across Western Canada
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 27, 2003 - FatPort, a leading provider of wireless high-speed Internet access in Canada is working with Intel to market and verify Fatport.s wireless access service in 300 hotels, airports, coffee shops, entertainment complexes, and other public places. The program coincides with the upcoming March introduction of Intel .Consumers and business users alike are seeing the lifestyle benefits of being able to get immediate high-speed Internet access when they.re traveling for business or pleasure or seeking information while they.re getting a coffee,. said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Platforms Group. .Intel Centrino mobile technology is designed to enable a rich, wireless mobile computing experience. We.re excited to be working with FatPort to bring these services to Canadian locations..
Intel designed Centrino mobile technology from the ground up for mobile PCs, as well as optimized and validated a set of technologies to enable an outstanding mobile experience. The Intel Centrino mobile technology brand represents Intel.s best technology for mobile computing based on a new processor architecture and wireless LAN capability and is designed for an unwired computing experience while enabling extended battery life, outstanding mobile performance and thinner and lighter system designs.
About FatPort
FatPort is Canada's first and largest national wireless Internet service provider (WISP). Based in Vancouver, FatPort uses their custom-built FatPoint wireless access point that enables location owners to quickly establish a commercial FatZone. In each FatZone, FatPort allows anyone with a wireless-enabled laptop or PDA to access the Internet at speeds many times faster than cellular networks. FatPort is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ignition Point Technologies Corporation (TSX-VEN: IPN). (www.fatport.com).
For more information contact:
Malcolm McDonald
Media Relations, FatPort
malcolm@fatport.com
604-608-6781
* Important Information: Wireless connectivity requires additional software, services or external hardware that may need to be purchased separately. Availability of public wireless access points is limited. System performance, battery life and functionality will vary depending on your specific hardware and software.
Intel and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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