WeRoam with the most comprehensive WLAN footprint in Israel



Cooperation agreement with SmartNet provides WeRoam users with wireless Internet access right across Israel



Berne / Herzelya, -/August 10, 2004 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Easy wireless Internet access, using WLAN technology, has become an established part of mobile life in Israel and is closely linked to SmartNet, Israel's leading WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider).

SmartNet operates the most comprehensive network of Wi-Fi hotspots right across Israel, offering its customers a complete package of services. Thanks to a cooperation agreement with WeRoam, with more than 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots the world's leading roaming platform, international WeRoam users and visitors to Israel now have access to SmartNet's hotspot network.

SmartNet is the pioneer of WLAN technology in Israel and operates its hotspots in leading hotels, cafes, conference centres, medical centers, academic institutions and marinas. This cooperation agreement with WeRoam now means that this network will be available to all visitors to Israel whether they are on business or holiday. Indeed, the advanced WeRoam SIM authentication system, that allows fast and secure access to the Internet and easy billing, has also been implemented. For WeRoam customers, this means that they will no longer have to go through the process of purchasing pre-paid cards. Billing is pooled together on the mobile phone invoice and is taken care of by the user's own mobile operator.

Background:

SmartNet is a leading provider of turnkey hotspot solutions including end-user authentication, billing, technical support and system management. SmartNet provides complete solution for the hotspot, from the hardware integration, 24/7 technical call center to training, maintenance and upgrades.

SmartNet is the WISP in Israel with the largest hotspot installed base providing quality wireless Internet broadband access. SmartNet hotspots cover most of the country and are at main locations such as five star hotels, conference centers, medical institutes, marines & coffee shops.
http://www.smart-net.co.il

WeRoam facilitates the seamless integration of WLAN and GSM network technologies, enabling global roaming for WLAN services. Key solutions found in GSM technology have been adopted to make up the WeRoam service, which provides secure authentication, signalling conversion, clearing and settlement services. This positions WeRoam as the only open roaming platform supporting all relevant authentication methods for WLAN Roaming such as SIM, Radius and EAP SIM. The wireless footprint includes today more than 10.000 Wi-Fi hotspot locations worldwide.

The company was established in 2001 and is owned by TOGEWA Holding (Switzerland) and Infonet Service Corporation (USA). WeRoam's innovative SIM based WLAN roaming solution is patent pending.
http://www.weroam.com