Thursday, October 6 2005 15:23 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Bangalore: Microsense Pvt Ltd today (Oct 6, 2005) launched their high-speed wireless internet service at Pune Airport. The newly installed Wi-Fi service allows travellers to have un-tethered, high-speed access to the internet using wireless enabled laptop computers and devices.

Pune is growing continuously in terms of software, automobile, tourism & other associate industries, hence becoming a major travel destination for many international corporates & tourists.

Over 1.5 million travellers that pass through Pune Airport each year will be able to take advantage of the service from within the airport.

By commissioning the Wi-Fi infrastructure, Pune Airport joins a growing list of Wi-Fi enabled airports that includes Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata. For Pune Airport, the addition of Wi-Fi reflects anticipated demand from a steadily growing number of passengers.

Microsense is also in the planning for a phased deployment of similar service at Goa, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad Airports.

"The system is a high-tech welcome mat for travellers who rely on computers and the internet while on the move. As an early adopter of Wi-Fi, we have demonstrated that Pune Airport is one of the leaders in adopting technology and this puts us on an elite list of airports offering the service in India," said Mr. Deepak Shastri, Airport Director, Pune.

The arrival of Wi-Fi at Pune Airport fits into a growing trend that has seen the technology introduced at hotels, restaurants and fast-food eateries.

Airports offer an ideal venue for Wi-Fi, especially because it meets the demand of thousands of business travellers who need to turn downtime waiting for flights into working time to keep up with the office.

The investment in Pune Airport is part of a larger strategy by Microsense to address the increasing demand for wireless data services for travellers throughout India.

"Today's mobile professionals are always looking for ways to stay connected to their critical corporate information while away from the office," said Mr. S. Kailasanathan, MD, Microsense Pvt Ltd.

"We're confident that travellers to Pune Airport will value the increased accessibility and productivity this new system provides them. Microsense is committed to offering wireless data solutions to meet the growing demands of our mobile society", he added.

Users can avail of a variety of plans with different tariffs and validity periods, each suited to different user needs. In addition, these cards will offer an additional benefit of national roaming across all Microsense and partner provider hotspot locations such as the Café Coffee Day Chain.