FatPort enables Oasis Wireless as new Wi-Fi HotSpot Operator
Vancouver BC, April 29, 2003. FatPort, an Ignition Point Company, today announced an
agreement to provide Oasis Wireless with a fully managed solution for entrance to the hotspot
market.
"We are happy to add Oasis Wireless as our second virtual operator following our successful
Virtual HotSpot Operator product launch three months ago," states Michael Kuhlmann, FatPort's
VP of Business Development. "The ability to instantly engage in the hotspot industry using proven
technology gives the FatPort Virtual Hotspot Operator (VHO) a powerful business model to work with.
We are looking forward to supporting Oasis as they build out their network and take advantage of
our existing roaming relationships."
FatPort offers its VHOs an impressive array of benefits including low per-unit cost, fast
location deployment, and access to ongoing strategic and technological developments. With seamless
roaming, FatPort and Oasis Wireless subscribers can use their accounts across either network.
While Oasis Wireless will focus unwiring locations nationally, its users will have the benefit
of all of Fatport.s international roaming relationships. In addition, as a FatPort VHO, Oaisis
will be automatically certified as an Intel Centrino partner.
.Our relationship with FatPort has allowed us to enter the Wi-Fi arena with minimal effort
and we are looking forward to expanding the hotspot footprint in Canada,. says Robert Lepage,
VP Marketing and Operations, Oasis Wireless. .Recent activity here in Canada suggests that this
enabling technology is gaining new exposure and acceptance in this segment of the telecom sector..
.We have been following the progress of the Wi-Fi technology for some time and are excited
about where the industry is headed,. says Sebastien Poisson, VP Finance and Engineering. .We
are enthusiastic about the potential of emerging wireless broadband technologies and being at
the forefront of developing solutions for the wireless evolution..
About FatPort
FatPort is the largest national wireless Internet service provider (WISP) and provider of
Wi-Fi (802.11b) turnkey solutions in Canada. FatPort.s custom-built FatPoint wireless access
point enables location owners to quickly establish a commercial FatZone. In each FatZone, anyone
with a wireless-enabled laptop or PDA may 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).
About Oasis Wireless
Oasis Wireless is Canada.s newest Wi-Fi provider located in Vancouver B.C.. Oasis Wireless
has an extensive background in wireless technology infrastructure and is positioned to provide
solutions for commercial and consumer applications in the fixed and soon to be mobile broadband
wireless sector. Oasis wireless also specializes in the planning, design and implementation of
wireless networks including voice, data, and broadband applications. For more information visit:
www.oasiswireless.net
For Further Information:
Media Contact
Malcolm McDonald
604-608-6781
malcolm@fatport.com
Robert Lepage, VP, Marketing/Operations
rlepage@oasiswireless.net
604.734.0894
Sebastien Poisson, VP Sales/Engineering
spoisson@oasiswireless.net
604.734.0894
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