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Follow on Google News | Zain Jordan to Offer Global Wi-Fi Access Through iPass Open Mobile ExchangeSubscribers can now access over 1.2 million Wi-Fi venues globally to bolster international data roaming plans
By: iPass A recent iPass survey on international data roaming revealed that 98 percent of respondents own at least one smartphone and over one-third travel with two or more. Additionally, more than 162 million tablets will be shipped in 2013, of which around three-quarters (74 percent) are expected to ship with Wi-Fi as the only form of connectivity, according to Informa Telecoms & Media. “There is a strong correlation between international travelers and the highest-value customer segments of mobile operators,” said Steve Livingston, senior vice president of Carrier Development, iPass. “International travelers rely on Wi-Fi access when they travel abroad; driven by the strong adoption of Wi-Fi devices. They already spend large sums of money to access Wi-Fi, making Wi-Fi roaming a major business-value opportunity for Zain Jordan.” “Zain Jordan customers can now connect all of their Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, on a single plan when travelling internationally,” About iPass OMX iPass Open Mobile Exchange (OMX) is the world's largest commercial Wi-Fi Roaming and Exchange platform for Communication Service Providers (CSP). Through a single interface, iPass OMX provides certified WISPr interoperability to over 150 unique Wi-Fi networks; representing more than 1.2 million commercial Wi-Fi venues across 123 countries and territories worldwide. About Zain Jordan and Zain Group Through its nationwide high-speed 3G HSPA+ network now serving 3.7 million customers, Zain Jordan was established in 1994 as the first mobile operator in the Kingdom. Recognized as one of the region’s most dynamic mobile operations, it is a subsidiary of Zain Group, a leading telecommunications operator across the Middle East and North Africa providing mobile voice and data services to over 44.1 million active customers as of 31 March, 2012. With a commercial presence in 8 countries, Zain operates in the following countries: Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and South Sudan. In Lebanon, the company manages ‘touch’ on behalf of the government. In Morocco, Zain has a 15.5% stake in Wana Telecom, now branded ‘INWI’, through a joint venture. Zain is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (stock ticker: ZAIN). For more, please email info@zain.com or visit: www.zain.com www.facebook.com/ www.twitter.com/ www.youtube.com/ www.instagram.com/ About iPass Inc. iPass helps enterprises and telecom service providers ensure their employees and subscribers stay well connected. Founded in 1996, iPass delivers the world’s largest commercial-grade Wi-Fi network (http://www.ipass.com/ ### iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. Open Mobile Exchange is a trademark of iPass. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Media Contacts: iPass Inc. US: Terry May, Flashpoint Group Tel. +1 321 632 1690 Email: terrymay@flashpoint- US: Susan Cummings Tel. +1 650 232 4335 Email: pr@ipass.com UK: Leila Hajaj, Spark Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7 436 0420 Email: leila@sparkcomms.co.uk UK: Leila Hajaj Spark Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7 436 0420 Email: leila@sparkcomms.co.uk End
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