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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wireless Internet Access Expands at MSP International Airport - High-speed Access Now Available To Travelers at Both Terminals
MAY 10, 2004 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL –
-- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Humphrey Terminal now offers wireless Internet service to travelers, through an agreement between the Metropolitan Airports Commission and wireless service provider Concourse Communications Group.
The service was first introduced in phases at MSP's Lindbergh Terminal, beginning in March 2002. Wireless technology in the Lindbergh Terminal was expanded earlier this year to regional concourses A and B and the newest gates on Concourse C. Wireless service now is available at all Lindbergh Terminal gates, the Northstar Crossing concession area, airline lounges and the Grieve Conference Center.
"Expansion of service means travelers have access to wireless Internet technology in gate and concession areas regardless of which terminal they use," said Vicki Tigwell, chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. "Whether you want to finalize a business presentation or e-mail clients, all you need is a wireless-equipped laptop, and you're in business."
Free-standing Internet stations provided by InGate Technologies are available in most Lindbergh Terminal concourses for travelers not carrying laptops.
WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE
In a recent article on MSNBC.com, MSP was rated as one of the 10 best airports in the U.S. for business travelers,” said Joe Beatty, CEO of Concourse Communications. “Extending WiFi coverage to include all terminals and concourses assures they will continue to be in that elite group for the foreseeable future.”
To access the Concourse wireless system, users must have a wireless-enabled device such as a notebook computer or PDA. They simply launch their Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.), and a "Welcome" page will appear. Some users may need to configure their device by setting the SSID (network identifier) to "concourse" or "MSP".
An access fee of $6.95 for a 24-hour period can be paid via credit card. Concourse also has roaming agreements with seven wireless Internet service providers, including Boingo, GRIC, iPass, SBC, Sprint PCS, STSN and WeRoam. Users who already have a subscription with one of those providers need only sign-on with a username and password.
In addition, the Concourse system offers wireless users access to several free information sites, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's website, real-time flight information and links to headline news. The Concourse system supports all popular Virtual Private Networks, so enterprise users can securely access their corporate Intranet sites.
For help, users should refer to their Wi-Fi manufacturer's manual. Concourse also provides customer care and telephone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-550-5030. Around-the-clock e-mail support is available at: support@concoursecommnications.com.
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About Concourse Communications Group, LLC
As the leading developer of neutral host Wireless Access Systems, Concourse Communications Group is redefining wireless communications services at major U.S. airports and other commercial venues, including LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty, Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport and the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. These systems support wireless voice, data and video services offered by commercial wireless service providers, airport operators and their airline tenants. For more information, please visit www.concoursecommunications.com.
Media Contacts:
Pat O'Sullivan, BIGfrontier Communications Group
(312) 566-0007
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