Boingo enabled Pronto Hotspot Program Highlights The Pronto WiFi Hotspot (“PWH”) enables retail outlets to offer a managed WiFi service offering to their patrons at an affordable cost. The program allows store owners (“retailer”) to offer a secure, reliable, WiFi service that is integrated with Boingo's retail offerings, including Boingo Unlimited (monthly subscription), and Boingo AsYouGo (24 hour pass at a single location) retail offering. Retailers can offer a carrier-class managed WiFi service while defraying a portion of their operating costs. PWH Users who sign up for a Boingo account from PWH will be able to access Boingo’s global network according to the terms of their selected Boingo plan. For avoidance of doubt, retailer’s relationship will be solely with Pronto Networks, and Boingo will not be a party to any contract between retailer and Pronto Networks. The retailer requests the PWH by submitting an online application on the Pronto website. The application includes the terms and conditions of the service. The initial payment, for the Pronto Point Service Controller (PPSC) hardware and the initial three months of service, is billed to valid credit card provided by the retailer. The retailer overlays the WiFi service offering on an Internet connection that has been acquired separately by the retailer. The PWH service is designed to work on any commercial DSL, Cable Modem, or private network based Internet connection. Users are requested to enter their Boingo username/password to obtain access to the Internet. New users are provided the choice of signing up for a Boingo monthly account, “Boingo Unlimited” or a day pass account, “Boingo AsYouGo”. A portion of the initial sign up fee is remitted back to the retailer for each newly registered Boingo user. Service Description
Preconfigured PPSC can use DSL or Cable Modem or Leased Line or shared Internet connection 24x7 Network Monitoring provided by Pronto Network Operations Center NOC notification sent to Retailer to take corrective network action Retail customers access WiFi service using existing or new Boingo UserID/Password (Boingo AsYouGo / Boingo Unlimited) Retailer collects access revenues based on user traffic Commercial Terms
Offering for US customers only, though Boingo accounts can be used globally Pronto Help Desk support provided by a Interactive Voice Response system Initial Retailer Costs ($180): $150 for PPSC + $10 /month (initial 3 months of service) Retailer Revenue : $0.50 for each user access + $10 new user bounty The service can be terminated at any point after the initial three months, at which time, the Pronto unit can be converted into an unmanaged WiFi hotspot access point. The PWH allows location owners to utilize the Pronto Managed Service without the necessity of learning how to operate and support their own WiFi business. Owners of a single location can finally leverage a fully managed solution in which Pronto takes on the role of a WiFi provider to provide a full end-to-end solution that is a perfect fit for small footprint venues such as coffee shops and quick service restaurants. | | Amenity WiFi at Pronto Hotspot Program Highlights A growing trend in WiFi is the growth of Amenity WiFi Or Free WiFi. The increase in demand for WiFi at retail locations such as coffee shops, quick service restaurants, grocery stores, etc. have resulted in proprietors being required to offer WiFi more as an amenity than as a pay-as-you-go type service. More patrons use free WiFi as a convenience criteria in making their choices of establishments. As a result, location owners are continually looking to reduce the operating costs of a managed WiFi service. Offering an unmanageable WiFi service has it risks, since reputation of an unreliable connectivity can spread quickly. A managed WiFi service, on the other hand, offers a low cost option that allows establishments to offer this amenity to their customers with the service monitoring and assurance that matches the quality of large scale carrier WiFi deployments. Operating Costs can be reduced by increasing the options by which Internet access can be provided. The Pronto Point can be connected over a dynamically assigned IP address, thus allowing the use of even consumer grade DSL. Since typical hotspots require a leased line or a statically assigned IP address from the Internet Service Providers, the cost of a managed free WiFi service can be prohibitive since proprietors don't have the luxury of charging patrons extra for the WiFi service. Service Description With the introduction of the Pronto Point Service Controller (PPSC), Amenity WiFi can be offered at a very nominal monthly cost. Centrally controlled by the UniFi OSS deployed at Pronto's Network Operations Center (NOC), the following benefits are delivered to establishments needing Amenity WiFi: This service offering allows any PPSC owner to start offering Free WiFi services over an existing broadband Internet connection. Centrally controlled by the UniFi OSS deployed at Pronto's Network Operations Center (NOC), the following benefits are delivered to establishments needing Amenity WiFi: Login Page allows for standard Terms of Use, that user has to Accept, and then is granted access to Internet, i.e. Secure connectivity with "Click and Go" Terms of Use agreement. 24x7 Network Monitoring that provides a Managed WiFi service. Location Owner notification of service issues and troubleshooting with predefined escalation procedure.
Commercial Terms
The initial 3 months of the service are billed at $50 per month upon signup. PPSC shipped within 48 hours of ordering. Pricing includes 3 month hardware warranty. Subsequent months are charged to same credit card. Offering for US customers only. Existing Pronto MSP Wireless ISPs are provided branding options. Custom Branding options included for retail chains of more than 30 locations.
Download PPSC technical specifications. Additional Pronto Point Amenity WiFi Options
The solution can be upgraded using the Pronto UniFi OSS to include advanced revenue generating options, such as pay-as-you-go by purchasing online prepaid cards, where customers use their credit cards. Advanced Amenity Service options can include: Registration process to control use of free WiFi via user id, passwords, and other credentials. Small fee (online credit card purchase) to ensure compliance and subsidizing costs of WiFi. Advertising options on the Login Page from neighborhood stores.
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