Air France and Orange France have announced a partnership that will make Orange WiFi service available in all 54 airport lounges operated by Air France around the world. The lounges will all be equipped to become Orange hotspots. The network will be fully deployed within 18 months, enabling Air France's business customers to enjoy the advantages of broadband Internet and the comfort of wireless Internet access at airports.
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