Sprint announced the availability of PCS Wi-Fi Access in hundreds of hotspots across the U.S., including airports, convention centers, hotels and other public venues. The service is available at all Wayport airport and hotel hot spots and select Airpath Wireless locations as a result of roaming agreements. The company has also activated its first Sprint owned and operated hotspot.
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Sprint Launches Public Wi-Fi Service in Hundreds of Hotspots
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