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22nd June 2004 - The Ericsson WLAN solution is powering
eircom's recently launched Wireless Broadband service.
This will enhance the operator's suite of broadband
services, offering wireless access at high bit rates
in strategically located hotspots. Users of laptops
and handheld computers will have secure wireless access
to company mail and files at broadband speeds.
The Ericsson public WLAN or Wi-Fi solution, chosen by
eircom, is allowing the operator to offer advanced broadband
wireless services across Ireland.
Ericsson's public WLAN system gives eircom new business
opportunities with WLAN, using local content tailored
to partners with properties such as airports, hotels
and cafés, and including systems for revenue
sharing and specific access rights for preferred customers.
The service profile can be tailored to the individual
user, to the property, or to a group such as employees
of a large corporation. Corporate users can seamlessly
connect to their office data securely and protect their
data through a Virtual Private Network connection and
a personal firewall. These advanced features are already
helping hotels with the service to attract new corporate
business and strengthen their brand.
Commenting on eircom's public Wi-Fi service, Peter O'Shaughnessy,
Wi-Fi Programme Manager, eircom, said, "Wireless
broadband allows business people to interact in real-time
with their corporate environment from remote locations.
Without a doubt Wi-Fi represents the ultimate in flexibility
for business users."
The system allows eircom to offer its customers prepaid
and subscription WLAN service as well as the ability
for users to sign-up for service in the hotspot online.
Many other features such as roaming with other WLAN
networks, differentiated service offerings and location-based
services are also possible with the system to help eircom
exploit the Wi-Fi opportunity going forward.
About Ericsson's WLAN solution
Ericsson's public WLAN system has been developed in cooperation
with Swedish company ServiceFactory AB. The system can
be adapted and configured in various ways to meet the
needs of different kinds of operators. For mobile operators,
Ericsson has recently added SIM card authentication that
greatly simplifies the login and security of WLAN equipped
laptops.
About eircom
eircom is Ireland's leading telecommunications company
providing a comprehensive range of voice, data and internet
services. The company is committed to providing customers
with a first class end user experience through top quality
service using the most technologically advanced networks.
eircom is currently rolling out public wireless hotspots
to a number of venues nation-wide. Currently the company
hosts over 40 hotspots in a number of hotels and conferences
centres around the country including Croke Park, Citywest
Hotels, Mount Juliet and Great Southern Hotels. This
figure will grow to a further 250 hotspots.
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