Zeto weighs in on Boingo’s private network deployments at Chicago O’Hare and Dallas Love Field Airports.
Boingo launched a private network over the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The private cellular solution securely connects IoT devices at ORD and powers essential airport services.
Prioritizing touchless experiences, ORD activated a virtual customer service center at its Traveler’s Aid Station that required a dedicated wireless network to facilitate communications between on-site passengers and remote support staff via a live video kiosk. Because Boingo manages the converged cellular DAS and Wi-Fi network at ORD, the company had the flexibility to quickly design and deploy a cloud-based private network for the kiosk in just days, supplying the necessary bandwidth and speed for reliable, high-quality video calls. The end-to-end network was engineered with AWS to host video distribution data securely.
With the private network in place, ORD has a secure, reliable network, separate from the airport DAS and Wi-Fi, that delivers crisp, clear video calls with no interruptions. An $8.5 billion expansion and modernization project is underway at ORD to serve the needs of travelers in the 21st century and beyond. Boingo’s converged wireless networks with advanced cloud, and edge computing lay the foundation for existing and future connected airport use cases that span touchless engagement, security operations, asset tracking, and more.
Ahead of the private cellular trend, in 2018, Boingo Wireless deployed a private LTE network on the CBRS band at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to streamline airport operations.
The private network was designed to operate with maximal radio resource utilization, expanding wireless coverage and capacity at DAL. Boingo networks can leverage CBRS, a favorable mid-band spectrum that delivers seamless and secure connectivity in dense, high-trafficked areas and is more cost-effective than networks relying on licensed spectrum.
In addition to Boingo’s private network at DAL, the company powers the airport’s cellular DAS, Wi-Fi, and Passpoint networks.
Boingo is launching an Innovation Center in Las Vegas to test how 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and IoT technologies can enhance smart cities, entertainment, hospitality, gaming, commercial real estate, transportation, sports and other industries.
The Las Vegas Monorail Convention Center Station will be home to the new Boingo Innovation Center, which will serve as a launchpad to pilot programs for next generation wireless technologies, as well use cases like: Instant sports betting at live events AR/VR Smart utilities Security management with biometrics
Boingo will also provide connectivity at the Monorail station to connect passengers to their entertainment and productivity applications, including social media, streaming services, email, touchless ticketing, mobile boarding passes, and digital conference badges.
Boingo’s network leadership extends beyond the transportation industry. The company connects people and things across sports and entertainment, military, commercial real estate, healthcare and manufacturing. Using a converged network approach, Boingo connects large venues and enterprises using a mix of cellular and Wi-Fi technologies, including DAS, small cells, macro towers and high-speed fiber services. By implementing these technologies, Boingo helps create safer, more efficient connected environments that drive digital transformation strategies forward.
Boingo partners with Tier One carriers to deploy their networks inside large transportation venues using next generation infrastructure including DAS, small cells and macro towers. The company recently teamed up with AT&T to deploy their 5G+ in airports coast to coast, including New York and Chicago airports John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Boingo also works with Verizon and T-Mobile to launch their 5G service in airports and transit stations where the company manages the network.
Boingo Private Networks are secure cellular solutions that deliver dedicated wireless bandwidth for enhanced security, coverage, capacity and speed—key elements for securely connecting next generation communications, IoT and operations. Private networks operate independently of public cellular networks to connect more devices and run data-heavy applications. A range of industries can benefit from Boingo Private Networks, including transportation, manufacturing, healthcare and government. Key use cases the technology can power range predictive maintenance, real-time video security cameras, remote traffic management, and more.
The MTA’s Grand Central Terminal East Side Access project is a perfect example of preparing for the digital future and modernizing the city’s infrastructure. East Side Access is an $11 billion project that will provide a direct connection for all Long Island Rail Road lines to Grand Central Terminal and Midtown East—serving ESA’s plan of over 160,000 passengers per day. The MTA competitively selected Boingo as the mobile network provider of choice for the East Side Access project. Boingo is designing, deploying, and will manage next-generation cellular DAS and Wi-Fi networks to improve operations and the rider experience.
Trains and train stations will offer riders fast cell coverage and Wi-Fi service so they can stay connected to work, school and entertainment. The network will also provide real-time train arrival status via the Long Island Rail Road ‘TrainTime’ app and lay the foundation for future innovations.
Boingo offers fast Wi-Fi service to passengers at London Heathrow Airport. The Wi-Fi network incorporates Passpoint technology to enable seamless roaming between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Whether passengers are streaming, browsing or working on the go, Boingo improves their connectivity experience with the latest generation of its award-winning Wi-Fi. This is just one of many initiatives that Heathrow has invested in to serve and delight its 80 million passengers.
Boingo delivers Wi-Fi connectivity at more than 50 airports across Brazil, including São Paulo Airport (GRU). Boingo’s networks allow passengers to conveniently connect to their favorite entertainment and productivity applications, including social media, streaming services, email, and mobile boarding passes.
5G is a critical component of every company’s digital transformation. Digital progress is moving at lightning speed, requiring companies to act fast and at scale. To meet transformation goals with velocity, executives are growing their partner ecosystem. While reskilling talent and building internal systems are important, external support expedites the process and simplifies 5G complexities.
Previous generations saw businesses tackle wireless networks on their own, but the intricacies of 5G call for expert service providers like Boingo, who can uniformly manage all wireless technologies – from 5G to Wi-Fi to IoT and more. Boingo can handle all of your wireless needs end to end, prioritizing convergence. Convergence is a term for unifying a combination of digital solutions into one managed system. It removes siloed approaches from business operations and will play an important role in managing the 5G networks behind digital initiatives.
With convergence, leading IT departments can rely on Boingo to integrate multiple wireless technologies throughout their enterprise with a converged architecture that applies the right 5G technology to the right 5G use case. Through convergence, Boingo enables scalable, secure, and data-driven digital transformation – and makes the promise of 5G a reality.
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