FatPort named as a Choice Hotels Canada Endorsed Vendor
Economically meets or exceeds stringent brand specifications
April 13, 2005 - Vancouver, BC - FatPort, Canada's largest Wi-Fi provider, is thrilled to become a Choice Hotels Canada Endorsed Vendor for wired and wireless Internet access. The move follows a directive from Choice Hotels that all Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality and Clarion brand hotels offer their guests high speed Internet access.
"Choice Hotels Canada is committed to providing the latest amenities and a consistent product to our guests." states Mike Jackson, President of Choice Hotels Canada. "FatPort has solid expertise in supplying stable wired and wireless networks that more than meet our standards and we are very happy to have added them to our endorsed vendor program."
Already available in five Choice branded hotels (four Quality Inns, and one Comfort Inn) and in more than 50 other hotels, FatPort operates Canada's largest Wi-Fi network of over 250 hotspots. Specializing in wireless connectivity, FatPort's system also easily handles existing wired networks.
"Having worked closely with a number of hotel chains, FatPort has developed an understanding for the unique requirements of hotels," states Gary Stahlbrand, VP of Sales and Marketing. "Our systems are secure, stable and cost-effective. Installation is quick, and does not impact day to day operations."
About FatPort
FatPort is Canada's most extensive wireless Internet service provider (WISP) and provider of Wi-Fi (802.11b) in public spaces. 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 now offering Voice over IP through its newly formed division, mobitus. FatPort is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ignition Point Technologies Corporation (TSX-VEN: IPN). www.fatport.com
About Choice Hotels Canada:
Choice Hotels Canada Inc. (CHC) is the largest hotel franchisor in the country with over 275 properties representing eight brands from coast to coast, including Comfort, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn. CHC is part of Choice Hotels International, which has 5,000 properties worldwide. Further information about CHC and its locations can be accessed by visiting www.choicehotels.ca or by calling 1.800.4.CHOICE (1.800.424.6423).
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For Further Information:
Malcolm McDonald
Marketing Manager, FatPort
malcolm@fatport.com
604-608-6781
Daniel Young
Communications Manager, Choice Hotels Canada
daniel_young@choicehotels.ca
905-624-7762
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