Business travelers in India can securely connect to their corporate networks or the internet with O-Zone and iPass 
(20/02/2008)
Recently launched, O-Zone is working in partnership with India’s largest listed real estate developer, DLF, to bring Wi-Fi internet access to popular venues across the country. The O-Zone network is due to cover a wide range of venues including shopping complexes, coffee shops, fast food chains and hotels as well as major international airports.
iPass Inc. and O-Zone Networks Pvt., the latest operator to enter the Indian Wi-Fi market, have announced that they have signed an agreement to add O-Zone’s hotspot locations to the iPass’ Global Broadband Roaming footprint.
With a long term goal of rolling out more than 6,000 locations within the next four years, O-Zone expects its customers and visitors roaming on its network to benefit from reliable access to more than 500 high-speed wireless internet points in its first year. The new network will include comprehensive coverage in the popular business destinations of Delhi & Gurgaon IT as well as various Cyber Parks.
“This agreement with iPass is fantastic news for O-Zone and will really help to validate our rapidly growing network,” said Sanjeev (Bobby) Sarin, Founder and CEO of O-Zone. “We’re excited that business travelers from around the world will be able to securely connect to their corporate networks or the internet, when and where they like, during their trips to India.”
Prior to full integration in the iPass network, the O-Zone network infrastructure will go through iPass’ Enterprise Ready Certification process, ensuring adherence to high levels of access reliability and compatibility with enterprise systems. These locations will add to the world’s largest active Wi-Fi network of over 91,000 business-friendly broadband venues including 83 of the world’s top 100 airports and 520 airports in total.
“India is rapidly becoming a priority destination for iPass Global 2000 customers.” commented Anurag Lal, Chief Business Development and Sales Officer, iPass. “We’re delighted to have an agreement in place with O-Zone as their expansion plans look very exciting.”
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