The new neutral-host high-speed broadband wireless Internet network offers passengers at GEG secure, affordable and convenient wireless Internet access from anywhere in the terminal, and will provide WLAN services for airport administration and operations functions, airlines and airport concessionaires. Service for the first month, through July 16, 2004, will be free. The network was installed by Airport Network Solutions (ANS), a subsidiary of ICOA Inc.
"We are excited to partner with ANS to offer high-speed wireless Internet access for our airline passengers at Spokane International Airport," said John G. Morrison, CEO/Executive Director, Spokane International Airport. "GEG is committed to providing outstanding customer service and cost- effective services which improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance our passenger's travel experience. The addition of public wireless Internet access is a natural extension of this continuing commitment and an exciting new service for our passengers, vendors and tenants."
Following the first free month, passengers with Wi-Fi enabled laptops or PDAs can connect to the Internet to check e-mail, access their corporate servers, download important documents and surf the Web, with unlimited access from anywhere in the airport for $6.95 per day. Airport information such as flight schedules, ground transportation information, passenger services and security bulletins can be accessed at no charge. The new public wireless Internet service is available throughout the entire terminal and does not require users to install or use proprietary software. As a 'neutral-host' network, the Spokane International Airport/ANS solution will also allow subscribers of branded services access to the network through access agreements with ANS.
