FatPort wires the Westin Grand for wireless

First Hotel in Canada offering FatPort Wireless Internet

Vancouver, May 14, 2002 -- FatPort Corporation, in conjunction with the Westin Grand Vancouver, is pleased to announce the roll out of their first high-speed public wireless Internet access point in a Canadian hotel. The service responds to the fast growing demand for high-speed wireless networking by mobile professionals throughout the world.

The FatPort network, available on a pay-per-use basis, is accessible on the Lobby level of the hotel, which includes the lobby area, 4 function rooms, the Aria Restaurant & Lounge, and the Business Centre. Conveniently, once an account is created, it is valid at all of FatPort's wireless locations (FatZones). The cost to users is C$3 for a 15 minute trial, C$8 for 60 minutes, C$15 for a 24 hour connection and C$40 for a monthly subscription (plus applicable taxes).

FatPort's wireless Internet system uses industry standard Wi-Fi (802.11b) technology which operates at speeds up to 40 times that of other wireless internet technologies. Demand for this technology is growing as more corporations switch to the more convenient Wi-Fi technology instead of traditional wired LANs. Recognizing this, most laptops shipped today include Wi-Fi cards as part of their standard configuration. For guests who do not have built in Wi-Fi hardware, The Westin Grand has loner cards available through Service Express? at no charge (a credit card deposit will be taken at point of issue). While within the FatZone, anyone using a properly equipped laptop or handheld computer with a Wi-Fi Card can quickly and easily take advantage of the network.

About FatPort

Founded in 2001, FatPort is the leading provider of public high-speed wireless Internet access in cafes, hotels, and many other public locations throughout Western Canada. FatPort's key technologies allow broadband wireless Internet access via a subscriber's device of choice. Wirelessly enabled Laptops, Palm, Handspring and Pocket PC's can all access the Fatport 802.11 network. FatPort's FatZones are located within Western Canada at a variety of prominent locations. For more information, visit www.fatport.com.

About The Westin Grand Vancouver

The Westin Grand, Vancouver's leading all-suite hotel, is located on Robson Street in trendy Yaletown. In just two years, this 207 suite property has been accorded the AAA/CAA Four Diamond designation as well as Mobil Four Star Award. It ranked number one in Guest Satisfaction Index in North America out of 38 independently assessed Westin business hotels in the year 2000. The Westin Grand and its new sister property, the acclaimed Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, B.C. are managed by Vancouver-based O?Neill Hotels & Resorts.

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