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T-Systems' carrier division, International Carrier Sales & Solutions
(ICSS) and Connexion by Boeing today announced the signing of a memorandum
of understanding to explore linking the Connexion by Boeing service to T-Systems' WLAN Roaming Platform.
By connecting to the platform, Connexion by Boeing would offer real-time
access to the Internet and corporate intranets to airline travelers whose
mobile service provider is also connected to T-Systems' WLAN Roaming Platform when they fly on airlines with the Connexion system onboard. This
would provide existing T-Systems customers with streamlined billing, customer support and in-flight access to the Internet.
"With this solution, we open up our services to more potential customers
and give corporate business travelers the opportunity to have high-speed
Internet access in planes through their home provider," explains David Friedman, vice president, Marketing and Corporate Sales, Connexion by
Boeing.
T-Systems' WLAN Roaming Platform acts as a single interface from one
connected provider to all of the other carriers and wireless ISPs connected
to the platform. For the traveler or wireless Internet user, this means that if
their provider is connected to the platform, they have the convenience of
the post paid model rather than having to pay separately or buy vouchers
for using services from other providers while flying.
"We see significant growth in the wireless market. Working with Connexion
by Boeing, T-Systems will be able to provide seamless connectivity and extended reach for end-users of wireless providers offering hotspot
services connected to our platform, on the ground and in the air," outlines
Frank Opfer, Vice President, ICSS Solutions Management, T-Systems. For those using hotspot services, this means easy and fast access through an
existing account. For carriers and wireless ISPs who connect to the WLAN
Roaming Platform, T-Systems' carrier services division, ICSS, provides clearing and settlement services, defines interface specifications and offers
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