Cometa Networks, iPass enter access agreement

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Cometa Networks Inc. reported a deal with iPass Inc. providing iPass users access to Cometa hot spots in the Seattle area, including Barnes & Noble Bookstores, McDonalds restaurants and Tully’s Coffee Shops. Cometa, which was formed by AT&T Corp., Intel Corp. and IBM Corp., added iPass users will have additional access as Cometa rolls out its Wi-Fi network across the country.