RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, September 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Grab your smartphone and reclaim your freedom with WalkingHotSpot - the anytime, anywhere internet connection

TapRoot Systems, Inc., a leading developer of software solutions for the smartphone market, today announced that its "always-with-you" WalkingHotSpot (TM) internet connectivity solution is available for all consumers to purchase directly from http://www.walkinghotspot.com.

Initially launched earlier this year, WalkingHotSpot has been successfully tested for the last five months by thousands of beta-testers on major wireless networks. The solution simply requires a one-time quick and easy software download to a Wi-Fi(TM)enabled smartphone. This will allow users to securely retrieve e-mails, search and browse the Internet on Wi-Fi enabled devices such as laptops, MP3 players, etc., with no additional software or configuration required on the connecting device.

"The feedback from the market has been overwhelming! Our beta-testers have persistently asked when will they be able to buy the full version -- which lets them have up to five devices hooked on simultaneously -- so we're thrilled to now announce general availability," says Bob Bicksler, CEO of TapRoot Systems, Inc. "With WalkingHotSpot, users can feel confident they will have a reliable, secure, inexpensive and readily-available internet connection wherever and whenever they need it." Bicksler continues.

With WalkingHotSpot, wireless subscribers can forget about data cards, cables and multiple service plans to get connected because they can consolidate their connectivity subscriptions and expenses into one economical solution.

WalkingHotSpot is today available for Wi-Fi enabled smartphones using Symbian(R) S60 and Windows Mobile(R) operating systems, with support for other major operating systems coming soon.

At http://www.walkinghotspot.com, subscribers are offered a free seven day trial and can then purchase a monthly subscription for USD 6.99 or a special introductory yearly subscription for USD 24.99.

About WalkingHotSpot

WalkingHotSpot is the simple, inexpensive, always-with-you, anytime, anywhere internet connection. It transforms your 3G/Wi-Fi(TM) smartphone into a "walking" hotspot that allows multiple client devices (laptops, MP3 players, etc.) to connect to the internet anywhere there is mobile coverage. Forget about data cards, cables and multiple service plans. With WalkingHotSpot, your smartphone and a data plan, you have everything you need to make your connection -- wherever and whenever you choose. Your hotspot, your rules, your life. Visit http://www.walkinghotspot.com.

About TapRoot Systems, Inc.

TapRoot Systems, Inc. provides software products and services for the mobile device marketplace. The company specializes in foundational software solutions for the industry's major mobile operating systems: Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R), Microsoft Windows CE(R), Linux(R) Mobile, and Symbian OS(R). TapRoot is a Microsoft Development Partner, a MontaVista(TM) Mobilinux(TM) Partner, a Symbian Platinum Partner, a S60 Contractor and a S60 Wireless Technology Provider. TapRoot Systems is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, USA with development facilities around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.TapRootSystems.com.

Website: http://www.TapRootSystems.com http://www.walkinghotspot.com

Charlotte Rubin of Crux Communications, +1-858-775-7621, charlotte.rubin@cruxcomms.com, for TapRoot Systems, Inc.