UK based operator of cashpoint (ATM) machines, Cashbox has signed a deal with BT Openzone to embed Wi-Fi hotspots into its cashpoint machines. As a result of a new five-year deal between Cashbox and BT, the Wi-Fi service will initially be available in 10 of Cashbox's client locations, of which there are more than 2,500 across the UK.
Chris Bruce, general manager, BT Openzone, said: "We are seeing huge demand for Wi-Fi in the leisure and hospitality sector. BT customers can also connect at over 190,000 residential and commercial hotspots in the UK and Ireland including BAA airports, BA lounges, Caffe Nero, Hilton, Thistle and Ramada Jarvis hotels and, from July 2009, Starbucks coffee stores."
BT broadband customers with inclusive Wi-Fi minutes, plus O2 iPhone users have access to more than 3,000 BT Openzone hotspots included in their contracts. Customers from iPass, Boingo and other BT Openzone roaming partners will also be able to use the service.
Posted to the site on 23rd June 2009
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