8 April 2005
BT Openzone is to collaborate with Broadreach Networks in a move that will bring wireless broadband access to thousands of people throughout the UK.
The terms of the agreement will see the two companies share their UK Wi-Fi hotspots and should further establish Broadreach as one of the UK's leading independent location providers.
Magnus McEwan-King, founder and CEO of Broadreach Networks, commented: "Roaming is integral to Broadreach's business model and company philosophy.
"We've always believed that widespread adoption of Wi-Fi usage outside the home and office will only come if all of the providers involved make Wi-Fi as easy as possible for people to use.
"Partnering with BT Openzone is a major milestone in this endeavour."
Chris Clark, the chief executive of BT Wireless Broadband, echoed this sentiment, adding: "In order for Wi-Fi to work effectively, companies must work together and offer reciprocal roaming to customers."
More than 7,800 hotspots across the UK are now available for BT Openzone customers.
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