Boingo Buys OptiFi, More Consolidation of WiFi Networks

Yesterday client Boingo acquired OptiFi, another aggregator/operator of airport hotspots, much like Boingo's Concourse Communications purchase, and their buy of Sprint's airport hotspot division.

The timing couldn't be better as one well regarded wireless analyst firm I follow closely has indicated that the rollout of WiMax won't be as fast as people expected, and I think this will also apply to 4G overall including LTE (long term evolution.) This means WiFi hotspots will be where the mobile set will go for reliable and consistent connection.

Information Week and JK on The Run both provide news coverage as did MuniWireless.