Boingo Wireless Upgrades Wi-Fi at Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports

• Upgraded network designed to improve the passenger experience and airport operations with faster speeds, greater capacity and enhanced performance
• Ongoing network upgrades are part of Boingo’s long-term partnership with Chicago Department of Aviation, focused on delivering advanced Wi-Fi and cellular solutions that continuously meet airports’ evolving connectivity demands

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boingo Wireless, the largest operator of airport distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks in the U.S., has upgraded the connectivity experience at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)—two major transportation hubs that together serve more than 100 million passengers annually. The enhanced airport networks utilize next-generation Wi-Fi technology to deliver the speed, reliability and capacity needed to power operations and keep travelers connected.

Boingo’s decades-long partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is marked by industry firsts, including the first commercial Passpoint network at O’Hare and the first Wi-Fi 6 deployment at a U.S. airport. Building on this legacy, Boingo continues to refresh and upgrade the networks to provide passengers with best-in-class connectivity. With added network capacity, O’Hare and Midway can accommodate more devices simultaneously to power high-bandwidth applications such as streaming, video conferencing and real-time digital services—ensuring travelers enjoy seamless connectivity while airport operations benefit from enhanced speed and reliability.

“Boingo has supported the Chicago Department of Aviation for over 20 years and continues to build on this partnership with cutting-edge network deployments and upgrades, acting as a trusted partner to navigate the complexities of network design, deployment, security and daily management,” said Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless. “Next-generation wireless networks help O’Hare and Midway modernize and meet the evolving needs of travelers and airport operations.”

Boingo’s Wi-Fi experience at ORD and MDW is complemented with a neutral host cellular DAS network that supports all Tier One carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon—and provides 5G connectivity across terminals and public areas.

To learn more, visit boingo.com.

FAQ

What’s the news?
Boingo Wireless has upgraded the Wi-Fi experience at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What wireless technologies are deployed at ORD and MDW airports?
Throughout ORD and MDW, Boingo Wireless manages a combination of cellular distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and Passpoint networks.

Who is Boingo Wireless?
Boingo is a leading provider of cellular DAS, Wi-Fi and private networks. The company operates private and public networks across more than 130 airports and transportation hubs, 90 stadiums and entertainment venues, over 100 military bases worldwide, and a portfolio of hospitals, hotels, convention centers and commercial real estate properties.

About Boingo Wireless

Celebrating 25 years of connectivity innovation, Boingo Wireless, Inc. simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, business and things. We design, build and manage converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world. Boingo’s vast footprint of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, small cells, macro towers, fiber and public safety Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) securely powers innovation and connectivity in airports, transit stations, stadiums, military bases, hospitals, commercial properties and enterprises worldwide. Learn more at boingo.com.