Cloud History
Founded in 2003, The Cloud has evolved from an indoor hotspot provider into the number one wireless broadband network in Europe.
In addition to thousands of indoor locations, we also provide extensive outdoor coverage in cities like Amsterdam, Stuttgart and The City of London. The Cloud has already expanded to Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway, and is actively looking for further expansion opportunities. We partner with some of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, device manufacturers and broadcasters to deliver a world class wireless broadband experience for those on the move.
History and key milestones
- May 2008
- mycloud is launched to make Wi-Fi universally simple
- Jan 2008
- The Cloud announces acquisition of hotel Wi-Fi specialist GANAG in Germany
- Nov 2007
- The Cloud launches exclusive unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity capability for the O2 / Apple iPhone in the UK
- Oct 2007
- McDonald’s takes free Wi-Fi mainstream with The Cloud
- Oct 2007
- BBC signs deal with Wi-Fi operator The Cloud to further extend the public’s access to its online content
- Apr 2007
- The Cloud launches City of London Network
- Sept 2006
- Telenor partners with The Cloud Nordics
- Apr 2006
- iPass joins the network
- Dec 2005
- Canova Wireless acquired in the UK
- Dec 2005
- The World Economic Forum Announces New Class of Technology Pioneers for 2006: The Cloud Networks Selected
- Dec 2005
- 802.1x Wi-Fi access pilot with Intel in Stockholm
- Nov 2005
- Nintendo Wi-Fi service launched
- Sept 2005
- Canary Wharf switch-on, Europe's largest business district Wi-Fi Zone
- Sept 2005
- Exilan acquired
- July 2005
- Vodafone Germany switch-on
- July 2005
- Skype Wi-Fi service launched in UK and Sweden
- July 2005
- Net Chek-In acquired in Germany
- May 2005
- Roll out begins in Germany
- Apr 2005
- The Cloud selected for 2005 Red Herring 100 Europe
- Feb 2005
- Airnyx acquired in Germany
- Feb 2005
- Real Business magazine votes The Cloud one of its '50 to Watch' businesses for 2005
- Jan 2005
- Roll out begins in Nordics
- Sept 2004
- Integrated WLAN and 3G service launched for 02
- Dec 2003
- The Cloud wins the Brainheart European Wi-Fi Award 2003
- May 2003
- Network reaches 1000 sites
- Apr 2003
- BT Openzone becomes the first Service Provider on the Cloud network
- Mar 2003
- Network roll-out begins
- Jan 2003
- The Cloud founded