Nashville Airport Partners with Boldyn Networks for Connectivity Upgrade

Nashville International Airport (BNA), a vital gateway to Music City, has selected Boldyn Networks as its new wireless and Wi-Fi connectivity partner. Boldyn Networks, a leading neutral host telecommunications provider, will manage and enhance the airport’s Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and Wi-Fi network. This partnership aims to provide seamless connectivity to over 23 million passengers annually, supporting all major wireless carriers and ensuring that every traveler at BNA experiences superior connectivity.

Addressing Connectivity Challenges in a Growing Airport

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is experiencing rapid growth, serving over 23.7 million passengers during its 2024 fiscal year, with future projections of 35 million annual visitors. Managing reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity for such a large volume of passengers is a complex task. Airports are high-density environments, requiring uninterrupted connectivity across terminals, concession stands, gates, and even parking garages. Ensuring seamless Wi-Fi and wireless service in such congested environments presents challenges, especially as the airport continues to grow.

Furthermore, reliable connectivity is essential not only for passengers but also for airport staff, tenants, and critical systems. Providing high-speed, secure connectivity that can withstand such heavy demand while maintaining top-tier security is no easy feat.

Boldyn’s DAS and Wi-Fi Solution for BNA

Boldyn Networks, with its extensive experience in managing wireless infrastructure in complex transit environments, will bring a state-of-the-art solution to BNA. Boldyn will manage the airport’s DAS network, which will support all major wireless carriers, offering strong coverage for passengers, airport staff, and tenants. Along with high-performance Wi-Fi, Boldyn’s DAS system will ensure seamless connectivity throughout BNA, including terminals, concession areas, parking garages, and rideshare pickup points.

Boldyn will provide ongoing operations and maintenance services, leveraging their Network Operations Center (NOC), which will offer multi-layered redundancy, real-time monitoring, and advanced network optimization for peak performance and security. This will enable BNA to offer passengers a top-notch connected experience, from the moment they land to when they depart.

Proven Success: Boldyn’s Track Record in Connectivity Solutions

Boldyn Networks has an impressive track record of delivering top-tier connectivity solutions in some of the world’s busiest transit systems and airports. In Nashville, Boldyn is also deploying connectivity at Nashville Yards, a large-scale, complex development project in the heart of the city. This experience ensures that Boldyn is well-positioned to handle BNA’s growing connectivity needs, providing uninterrupted service to over 23 million passengers and scaling for future growth.

Advanced DAS and Wi-Fi Technology to Serve Millions at BNA

Boldyn Networks will deploy advanced Wi-Fi and DAS technology at BNA, enabling robust, high-speed connectivity throughout the airport. The DAS network will support all major wireless carriers, ensuring passengers remain connected whether they’re using 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi. Boldyn’s NOC will provide around-the-clock monitoring and troubleshooting, using advanced tools to optimize network performance and ensure multi-layered security. This comprehensive approach ensures high reliability, minimal downtime, and superior connectivity, all of which are critical in a fast-paced airport environment.

Key Benefits of Boldyn’s Wireless Solution for BNA

The Boldyn-BNA partnership brings several significant benefits:

• Seamless Connectivity: Passengers, tenants, and staff will enjoy uninterrupted wireless and Wi-Fi services across the airport.
• Support for Future Growth: The system will easily scale to accommodate BNA’s future passenger growth, projected to reach 35 million annually.
• Enhanced Security: With Boldyn’s world-class NOC monitoring in place, the airport will benefit from real-time analytics and security features that protect the network from threats.
• Reliable Service: Multi-layered redundancy ensures that the network operates at peak performance with minimal interruptions.

Setting a New Standard for Airport Connectivity with Boldyn Networks

BNA’s decision to partner with Boldyn sets a new benchmark for connectivity in airports, particularly as passenger volumes continue to surge. The wireless and Wi-Fi solutions deployed here could serve as a model for other rapidly growing transit hubs. As the demand for more connected, efficient, and safe travel experiences rises, similar connectivity solutions could reshape the traveler experience across global airports and large transit systems.

Boldyn Networks: Ensuring Reliable Connectivity at BNA

Boldyn Networks, recognized as a leader in providing neutral host infrastructure for Private Networks and Public Networks, will deliver its connectivity expertise to BNA. With extensive experience in high-traffic venues and airports, Boldyn is well-equipped to manage and optimize the infrastructure required for such a critical environment. Their NOC provides round-the-clock monitoring, ensuring the network is always optimized and secure. By choosing Boldyn, BNA ensures that passengers will have a superior wireless experience from touchdown to takeoff.

Collaborative Wireless Solution Supporting Multiple Carriers at BNA

Boldyn’s role as the neutral host telecommunications provider allows major wireless carriers to connect passengers reliably to their networks. This partnership benefits all stakeholders—passengers, carriers, airport operators, and staff—by providing consistent, high-performance connectivity. By supporting multiple carriers, Boldyn creates a solution that benefits both the airport and the telecom ecosystem at large.

Boldyn’s Connectivity Upgrades Underway at Nashville International Airport

This partnership was officially announced on October 8, 2024, and Boldyn is already working on enhancing BNA’s current DAS and Wi-Fi systems. With the new system set to accommodate future growth, Boldyn will continue providing operations, maintenance, and professional services to ensure BNA maintains top-tier connectivity as it prepares for increased passenger traffic.

Boldyn’s deployment at BNA is part of a phased rollout that will scale as passenger numbers grow. With future projections estimating up to 35 million passengers, Boldyn’s solution is designed to accommodate this increase, ensuring connectivity remains robust even as the airport expands. Initial enhancements will be completed within the next year, with continued upgrades planned as part of BNA’s long-term expansion plan.

Leaders Quotes on Boldyn’s Connectivity Solutions for BNA

Christos Karmis, CEO of Boldyn’s US operations, noted the significance of this project, saying, “Boldyn’s expertise in providing operations, maintenance, and professional services will ensure that BNA’s DAS and Wi-Fi solutions will ensure superior connectivity starts the minute people set foot in or touch down in Music City.”

With Boldyn’s expertise and industry-leading solutions, Nashville International Airport is set to deliver a seamless connectivity experience, ensuring passengers have a reliable, secure, and high-performance wireless service every step of the way.

For more information on this initiative, visit Nashville International Airport and Boldyn Networks.