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Boingo Wireless, a network of WiFi (News - Alert) hotspots, has reportedly added close to 4,000 locations in Sweden and has also added the TeliaSonera Homerun network to its Nordic and European footprint.

 

Boingo (News - Alert) Wireless provides WiFi at more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide. With a single account, Boingo users can log on to Boingo Roaming Network locations, which include top airports around the world, major hotel chains, cafés and coffee shops, restaurants and metropolitan hot zones.

Officials at Boingo said that the new hotspots to the BoingoRoaming Network in Sweden extends their reach in the Nordic countries, and gives people more places to get online with their smartphones or laptop computers throughout the region.

Specifically, TeliaSonera Homerun customers can take advantage of the new tie up with Boingo, as they would be able to access Boingo’s owned and operated network, which includes the top airports in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as the WSDOT Ferries Division WiFi network in the Seattle area.

“TeliaSonera (News - Alert) Homerun has one of the most comprehensive networks in the Nordic countries, delivering high-speed connectivity wherever people need WiFi access,” said Jan Karmakar, head of roaming for TeliaSonera.

He said that their customers will be able to get the same high-speed connection they know from TeliaSonera on the Boingo network, while Boingo customers can rely on TeliaSonera Homerun’s high-speed connections.

Currently the connected hotspots include convenience stores and gas stations; hotels such as Best Western, Clarion Choice, Ibis Hotels and Quality Hotels; grocery stores and supermarkets, including City Gross, Coop Sweden, Hemköp and ICA; camping sites, including First Camp; retailers, like Wayne’s Coffee; as well as airports, marinas, train stations, and Surfzon WiFi hotspots.

Luis Serrano, vice president of network strategy for Boingo Wireless (News - Alert), said that the company would continue to expand their network. TeliaSonera Homerun’s comprehensive network is perfect for their Boingo Mobile customers who look for a high-speed solution for their WiFi enabled smartphones to get directions, music, data and more while traveling.