Wi-Fi aggregator Fon is continuing its mission to cover the world with shared broadband Internet connections, with recent deals giving it a boost. But the U.S. market continues to elude the company.

Today, Fon’s network is made up of more than 15.6 million Wi-Fi hotspots. Recent deals with Vodafone in Spain and Italy, as well its partnership with Telstra in Australia, which goes live on Tuesday, is helping its continued expansion. Fon coverage in Japan is set to increase further via its partnership with SoftBank.

“We want to be in one out five households in parts of the world where there is good broadband penetration,” new CEO Alex Puregger said.

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