Boingo Lands a Three-Peat, Receives Top Honors as a ‘Best Place to Work’ in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 08, 2017 -- For the third year in a row, Boingo Wireless (NASDAQ:WIFI) has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” ranking seventh on Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual list. Judging analyzed Boingo across several workplace categories, including leadership, corporate culture, pay and benefits, work environment, training and development and more. The company scored high marks across the board.

“Boingo’s success is a product of our people, which is why we take such pride in creating a work environment where employees feel rewarded, valued and empowered,” said David Hagan, chairman and CEO, Boingo. “Landing our third spot on the prestigious ‘Best Places to Work’ list is a true testament to our innovative business, culture and amazing team who make Boingo the place to be.”

Located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, Boingo’s award-winning worldwide headquarters boast views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina, Hollywood sign and J. Paul Getty Museum. Employees are offered incredible benefits packages and perks, including:

• Competitive pay and equity in the company (RSU’s)
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• Gym reimbursement
• Subsidized electronic devices like smartphones, tablets and fitness devices
• Annual memberships for Amazon Prime, Costco and AAA
• On-site massages, as well as yoga and stretching classes
• Stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks and fresh vegetables and fruit
• Company match on charity donations
• Tuition reimbursement

Annual pool tournaments, catered lunches, Halloween costume contests, summer picnics and bowling nights are also part of Boingo’s fun and engaging culture.

“Boingo is an LA standout that fosters innovation and has a culture where people want to work and can succeed,” said Anna Magzanyan, Publisher and CEO, Los Angeles Business Journal. “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners; thank you for elevating Los Angeles as one of the world’s best places to live and work.”

The Best Places to Work survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Los Angeles, benefiting the county’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 100 companies.

Companies from across the county entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Los Angeles, analyzed the data and determined the final rankings.

“We are proud to hit No. 7 on the Best Places to Work list—our highest ever ranking,” continued Hagan. “Boingo continually strives to improve our workplace and it’s rewarding to see these efforts get recognized as our ranking moves up on this top employers list.”

Boingo’s recent awards and accolades include the 2017 Cablefax Top Ops Award for Best Customer Care; 2017 Cablefax FAXIES Award for Best Brand Image and Positioning Campaign; 2017 LightReading Leading Lights Award for Outstanding Transformation Strategy; 2017 Cablefax Tech Awards for Best Wireless/Wi-Fi Solution and Tech Team of the Year; and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Derek Peterson was named the 2017 CTO of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

To learn more about the Boingo culture and explore open positions, visit boingo.com/corporate/careers/.

About Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIFI) helps the world stay connected with its vast footprint of wireless networks that reach more than one billion consumers annually. The company acquires long-term wireless rights at large-scale venues, as varied as airports, stadiums, universities and military bases, and builds out networks that include Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and small cells. Boingo monetizes networks through innovative partnerships with wireless carriers and brands. For more information about the Boingo story, visit www.boingo.com.

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