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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOINGO WIRELESS AGREES TO ACQUIRE CONCOURSE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Transaction Combines Leading Global Aggregator with Leading Airport Network Operator
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – May 22, 2006 –
Boingo Wireless, Inc., the world’s leading wholesale Wi-Fi
network aggregator, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Concourse
Communications Group LLC, the leading operator of neutral-host wireless access
systems. JPMorgan acted as advisor to Boingo for the transaction. Terms of the
deal were not announced.
The acquisition means Boingo will operate Concourse’s neutral-host networks in 12
leading US airports, including three New York city airports; JFK, LaGuardia and
Newark; two Chicago airports; O’Hare and Midway, and other top 100 airports
including Toronto, Ottawa, Detroit, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Nashville and
Atlanta. These 12 networks represent 54% of enplanements among North America’s
top 100 airports, and 27% of all North American enplanements.
The acquisition expands Boingo’s business of building a worldwide Wi-Fi hot spot
roaming network and gives the company a platform for testing emerging dual mode
handset implementations and VoIP traffic management.
“More than four years of direct usage data showed us that high-traffic airports
are the single most valuable venue for Wi-Fi usage and customer acquisition,” said
David Hagan, president and CEO of Boingo Wireless. “Concourse is the
unquestionable leader in domestic high-traffic airports; their commitment to
neutral-host systems and high-quality airport installations are a perfect
complement to both our retail and platform service lines of business.”
“Boingo’s global presence and strategic relationships, combined with their retail
service offerings, will take Concourse to the next level,” said Joseph Beatty,
president of Concourse Communications Group. “Extending roaming to more global
operators and increasing recurring revenue through subscription services stays
true to Concourse’s mission while dramatically lifting revenue opportunities.”
“As the roaming pioneer in commercial Wi-Fi, Boingo recognizes the value of a
neutral-host facility and is committed to ensuring that the installations remain
neutral-host for the benefit of all parties interested in roaming,” said Jon
Irwin, COO for Boingo Wireless.
The two companies’ lines of business are highly complementary with little
operational overlap. As a result, Boingo will retain nearly the entire Concourse
staff and continue to operate the field offices in Chicago, New York and Dallas.
Boingo has developed joint-task teams of Boingo and Concourse employees who will
work together on strategies and timelines for integration of operations. In order
to minimize disruption of either operation, the companies will pursue business as
usual for the time being.
Boingo Wireless and its Concourse subsidiaries will use the Boingo brand name. The
parent company, Boingo Wireless, Inc., will be cash flow positive with a strong
balance sheet that allows Boingo to continue building a global roaming network for
connecting Wi-Fi enabled devices — from laptops to dual-mode handsets — to the
Internet through partnerships with major carriers, operators and brands around the
world.
Boingo’s investors, which include New Enterprise Associates, Mitsui & Co. Venture,
Sternhill Partners and Evercore Venture, will retain a majority stake in the new
company. Concourse’s investors, which include Cardinal Growth, will acquire a
minority share in the new company as part of the transaction.
About Concourse Communications Group, LLC
As the leading operator of neutral host Wireless Access Systems, Concourse
Communications Group is redefining wireless communications services at major U.S.
airports and other commercial venues including the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson,
Detroit Metro, JFK, LaGuardia, Midway, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville, Newark
Liberty, O’Hare and Ottawa International airports. These systems provide wireless
voice and data services supporting the public, commercial wireless service
providers, airport operators and their tenants. For more information, please visit
http://www.concoursecommunications.com
About Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless, Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service available
in tens of thousands of locations such as hotels, airports, cafes and other public
places in dozens of countries throughout the world. The Boingo Roaming System
comprises hundreds of Wi-Fi network operators, which are accessible through
Boingo's connection software for laptops, PDAs, dual-mode phones and other
embedded devices. The software -- available in SDK and white label GUI versions
-- makes finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks point-and-click simple,
improving productivity for people on the go by enabling their device of choice for
Wi-Fi roaming authentication. With the largest aggregated Wi-Fi network in the
world, coupled with best-in-class software solutions for both laptops and portable
devices, Boingo helps carriers and ISPs keep their customers connected with a
high-quality broadband wireless connection. More information about Boingo is
available at
http://www.boingo.com.
Boingo is a registered trademark of Boingo Wireless Inc.
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