Mobilise Technology and iPass to Provide Global Wi-Fi Service to mobilcom-debitel
September 01 2017 - 5:00AM
Mobilise, a global leader in providing consultancy, software and
managed services to the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)
market, and iPass (NASDAQ:IPAS), a leading provider of global
mobile connectivity, have announced they will be providing a new
global Wi-Fi service to mobilcom-debitel.
mobilcom-debitel – part of the freenet Group - is one of the
largest independent German telecommunications providers. The new
Wi-Fi service aims to further enhance the connectivity options
mobilcom-debitel provides to its around 12 million mobile
subscribers. In addition, by offloading data from cellular networks
to Wi-Fi, mobilcom-debitel will be able to improve the overall
connectivity experience for its customers.
Mobilise will be delivering the Wi-Fi solution to
mobilcom-debitel by using the iPass SmartConnect™ SDK. This
will enable mobilcom-debitel to provide its mobile subscribers with
simple and secure Wi-Fi access at millions of hotspots worldwide.
The global Wi-Fi service will be offered to mobilcom-debitel’s
postpaid customers via an option that can be added to any
mobilcom-debitel tariff plan. Additionally, the global Wi-Fi
service will be included in selected tariff plans.
“We’re excited that mobilcom-debitel has chosen us to deliver a
new Wi-Fi experience for its customers. This is a further
demonstration of the value that telecommunications providers see in
Wi-Fi,” said Hamish White, founder and CEO of Mobilise Technology.
“The German market is very competitive, and global Wi-Fi will give
mobilcom-debitel a great way to stand out and offer an enhanced
connectivity experience to its mobile subscribers.”
“We’ve seen a growing demand in the market for Wi-Fi services
that can help operators to increase revenues and reduce customer
churn,” said Patricia Hume, chief commercial officer at iPass. “The
iPass SmartConnect SDK makes it easier than ever for
telecommunications providers to integrate Wi-Fi into their service
offerings. This contract with mobilcom-debitel is further
validation of the unique value proposition Mobilise and iPass are
bringing to the market.”
Rickmann von Platen, managing director from mobilcom-debitel
said, “We are pleased to provide the new global Wi-Fi service to
our customers, enabling a worldwide digital lifestyle experience
with best connectivity. We expect it to prove a highly popular
service and a valuable addition to the business right from the
start.”
About Mobilise
Mobilise is an established consulting and software company that
provides mobility solutions for communication service providers
globally, with proven expertise launching & developing
solutions for MVNOs. With offices in the UK, Spain and US, and
development teams in Europe and Asia, Mobilise provides clients
with support across the full mobile services lifecycle, including
strategy consulting, products and services development, solutions
design, project management, software development and operational
support services. Mobilise’s clients include both SME and blue-chip
companies over five continents.
About iPass Inc.
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
62 million hotspots in more than 180 countries and territories
where iPass customers have connected successfully 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 app to experience
unlimited, everywhere, and invisible Wi-Fi.
iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. Wi-Fi® is a
registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks
are owned by their respective owners.
About mobilcom-debitel
mobilcom-debitel is positioned as the digital lifestyle provider
within the freenet Group. It offers a wide range of own
network-independent mobile communications and data offerings,
services, and other products such as the mobilcom-debitel Cloud,
MusicFlat and mobilcom-debitel SmartHome. The range also includes
numerous products from the German network operators, energy and
accessories offers. The company offers independent, expert
consultation and selection of products in over 560 branded shops,
and in a broad network of retailers and electronics markets, as
well as through its customer support.
iPass Media Contacts
Alex Crawshaw and Mike Marquiss
Spark Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7436 0420
Email: ipass@sparkcomms.co.uk
iPass IR Contacts
Kirsten Chapman / Becky Herrick
LHA Investor Relations
415-433-3777
Email: ipass@lhai.com