Portal enables online Wi-Fi sign-up at BT Openzone



CUPERTINO, CA -/June 16, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-–Portal Software Inc., (Nasdaq: PRSF) today announced that its flagship billing solution has been deployed by BT Openzone, BT Group PLC's Wireless Broadband business. With Portal’s billing solution, BT is now able to launch a self-sign-on option for its Wireless Broadband service and automate provisioning for BT Openzone’s corporate licensees.

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Airpath Offers Providers Free Membership To The Airpath Provider Alliance



Airpath Helps Speed Wireless User Adoption By Giving Inbound-Only Providers Free Membership To The Airpath Provider Alliance, New Service Enables Inbound Roaming While Using Same Log-in ID


WALTHAM, Mass-/June 14, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-Airpath Wireless, Inc. is announcing free membership in the Airpath Provider Alliance (APA) to wireless providers who offer free inbound-only roaming on their hotspots at venues such as restaurants, libraries and coffee shops.

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PORT OF AMSTERDAM GOES WI-FI




Radionet and Baas WDS provide Wi-Fi solution to connect ships with wireless network

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands and ESPOO, Finland -/June 10, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- leading supplier of Wi-Fi Hotzone technology Radionet, and system integrator Baas WDS (Wireless Data Systems), today announced the delivery of a Wi-Fi Hotzone network to the Port of Amsterdam. Opening in June 2004, the network is owned and operated by the Amsterdam Port Authority (Gemeentelijk Havenbedrijf Amsterdam).

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BelAir Networks Brings Wireless Internetworking Solution to European Market



BALTIMORE-/June 10, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-BelAir Networks, the leading supplier of wireless internetworking infrastructure solutions, announced that the BelAir200 wireless platform is now available for hot zone and metro Wi-Fi network deployments in Europe.

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Sentech Deploys Portal Software for Africa’s First Broadband Wireless Internet



Portal Software Deployed by Sentech to Provide Billing Solution for Africa’s First Broadband Wireless Internet Service


CUPERTINO, CA -/June 09, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Portal Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSF) announced today that its flagship billing solution has been deployed by Sentech for Africa’s first broadband wireless Internet service. Portal took prime responsibility for this project and delivered it on time and on budget. The completed project was delivered in 10 weeks.

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WiFiMinutes.com Adds WiFi Smart Pass To Its Pre-Paid Wi-Fi Service


Syracuse, NY. -/June 09, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- WiFiMinutes.com announced today that it has added WiFi Smart Pass to its list of participating providers for its pre-paid wi-fi access service. WiFi Smart Pass will now offer their pre-paid wi-fi plans through the WiFiMinutes.com web site, providing access to over 450 hotspots throughout France and Belgium, and 250 more European hotspots being added in July.

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Random Roaming Could Cost Mobile Operators Share Of $50 Billion Market



Uncontrolled roaming gifts revenue to rivals, says Roamware



Cupertino, California, -/June 07, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Global roaming calls on mobile networks could now be worth in the region of $50 billion annually according to roaming specialists Roamware Inc. But, the company says, operators who are not tuned into the potential of controlled roaming are gifting revenue to rival networks.


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VERIZON ACQUIRES PCS LICENSES SERVING LITTLE ROCK AND PINE BLUFF ARKANSAS


$7.75 Million Transaction Represents Major Expansion of Company's Presence in State


BEDMINSTER, NJ -/June 03, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, today announced it has completed its purchase of 10 MHz PCS radio spectrum licenses from American Wireless License Group, LLC, covering the Arkansas Basic Trading Areas (BTAs) of Little Rock and Pine Bluff, for $7.75 million in cash.

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AT&T Wins $3.6 Million Hosting Contract From Blue Cross And Blue Shield


CHICAGO -/June 03, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- AT&T announced it has won a three-year, $3.6 million contract from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for integrated hosting and storage services. The enhanced program provides the independent, locally operated Blue Plans with an integrated, national database of all BlueCard® Program accessible providers that contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, and enhances business continuity capabilities.


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Verizon Wireless Warns Of Fraudulent and Bogus Phone Offer


BEDMINSTER, NJ -/June 02, 2004 The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Verizon Wireless has notified authorities of a telephone scam offering "free phones and service" involving one or more individuals falsely claiming to represent Verizon Wireless in calls to prospective customers.

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