SiriCOMM Inc., a nationwide broadband wireless software and network company serving the commercial transportation industry and government market, said it has completed the installation of wireless equipment
that substantially increases the capacity of its nationwide network of Wi-Fi hot spots.
SiriCOMM entered into an agreement in July to acquire and install additional wireless networking capacity to serve its growing base of InTouch (wireless ISP) customers. The company entered into this agreement with the objective of increasing the reach of its hot spot network and significantly increasing its revenue opportunities.
"This acquisition has not only enabled us to expand the capacity of our current network at the Pilot Travel Centers, but it also gives us a head start on installing up to another 250 sites across the nation," said Hank Hoffman, SiriCOMM president and CEO.
"By mobilizing numerous installation crews we were able to perform the upgrades at most of the Pilot Travel Centers in just 10 days," said Hoffman. "This upgrade has improved our lot coverage and increased the capacity at each site, which heightens the overall experience for our growing InTouch customer base."
InTouch is an Internet access service utilizing the SiriCOMM network of Wi-Fi hot spots. Subscribers have always-on wireless access to the Internet anytime they are in a Hot Spot. This gives truck drivers a convenient communication tool for both personal and business use while on the road.
Presently, SiriCOMM Wi-Fi Hot Spots are installed at 255 Pilot Travel Centers nationwide as well as other independently operated travel centers, truck fleet terminals, and select roadside weigh stations that feature PrePass.
SiriCOMM plans to continue installing hot spots, focusing on high-traffic locations frequented by truck drivers and other industry stakeholders.