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| AUSTIN, Texas � Aug. 27,
2001 � Wayport Inc., an industry leader in providing Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless
and wired high-speed Internet access throughout airports and hotels, is
expanding its airport footprint and lineup of airport business services
for the traveler with the purchase of nine strategic Laptop Lane locations.
These high-profile Laptop Lane business centers, to be branded under the Wayport name, provide travelers with critical onsite business services. Amenities include private offices and meeting rooms equipped with high-speed Internet connectivity at speeds up to 50 times faster than standard modems, and conveniences like long-distance and conference calling capabilities, printer/fax/copier access and overnight packaging and shipping. Additionally, the business centers feature the latest in mobile accessories and devices, and a friendly knowledgeable customer support staff. �The Laptop Lane business centers we�ve chosen to acquire are in some of the world�s busiest airports. And, because they are in high traffic, convenient locations with a strong business model already in place, this is a perfect fit to our strategy,� said Dave Vucina, CEO of Wayport. �By adding these new locations, with high-speed Internet connectivity and a full-service business center, Wayport provides unparalleled service to meet the needs of the business traveler.� Under the terms of the agreement, Wayport will acquire the following Laptop Lane locations:
where it is not already present. �This acquisition reinforces Wayport�s ongoing commitment to expand our footprint and serve the needs of business travelers by providing high-speed Internet connectivity and value-added business services when and where they need it most � in airports and hotels,� said Dan Lowden, vice president of marketing for Wayport. �Our individual and corporate members will find these new, convenient locations to be extremely valuable. By using Wayport�s business services and experiencing the latest in mobile devices and accessories, our customers will stay productive while on the road.� Wayport provides a seamless and consistent connectivity experience through more airports and hotels than any other comparable provider with its high-speed wireless and wired Internet access in eight airports and more than 420 hotels. World-class hotels that have partnered with Wayport to provide high-speed Internet connectivity include Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, as well as MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, which manages hotels under well-known brands such as Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin, Radisson and Doubletree. Wayport, Inc. delivers high-speed Wi-Fi wireless and wired Internet access to travelers where they need it most�in airports, hotels and conference centers. Founded in 1996, Wayport has served the hospitality industry longer than any other broadband provider and has become the traveler�s choice for Internet access by offering the highest standards in network performance, convenience and service. This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. *Source: Airports Council International- 2000 Results
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| Also See: | Wayport Appoints Four New Key Executive Members / May 2001 |
| David Vucina Named CEO at Wayport / Oct 2000 |