iPass Partners With Panasonic Avionics to Offer Inflight Wi-Fi on 23 Airlines
Partnership Extends iPass Service to 747 Additional Planes
(firmenpresse) - REDWOOD SHORES, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 01/22/16 -- (NASDAQ: IPAS), a leading provider of global mobile connectivity, today announced an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to bring inflight Internet access to iPass customers on 23 international airlines. Under terms of the agreement, iPass, which provides convenient, secure, always-on Wi-Fi connectivity on any mobile device, will be available on more than 747 Panasonic-equipped aircraft that fly more than 32,000 routes monthly.
iPass, which has agreements with several inflight connectivity providers, now offers service onboard more than 2,700 aircraft. With this partnership, the company extends its service to passengers on airlines around the world, including Air Berlin, All Nippon Airways, and WestJet.
"Inflight Wi-Fi is critical for our business customers, and our partnership with Panasonic extends iPass'' inflight footprint to many of the world''s leading international carriers," said Patricia Hume, the chief commercial officer of iPass. "Moreover, the partnership supports our strategy to offer iPass everywhere, so that iPass customers can move from airport to airplane to airport and beyond, with one, seamless, Wi-Fi first, Internet experience."
"We are dedicated to giving our customers a frictionless Internet experience," said David Bruner, Vice President of Global Communications Services at Panasonic Avionics. "Our partnership with iPass brings convenient access to Wi-Fi connectivity to our customers through a single service, helping them stay connected when they need it most."
iPass (NASDAQ: IPAS) is a leading provider of global mobile connectivity, offering convenient, 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 has millions of hotspots in more than 100 countries, at airports, hotels, train stations, convention centers, outdoor venues, inflight, and more. Using patented technology, iPass SmartConnect 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.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world''s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communication systems. The company''s best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs.
Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over 4,100 employees and operations in 80 global locations, it has delivered over 6,000 IFE systems and 1,000 inflight connectivity solutions to the world''s leading airlines. For additional information, please visit .
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Datum: 22.01.2016 - 07:00 Uhr
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