New White Paper from Boingo Wireless Explores the Critical Role of Reliable Indoor Connectivity in Federal and Military Facilities

As U.S. Federal agencies and military organizations modernize facilities, operations and security frameworks, this new guide examines the wireless infrastructure strategies needed to support mission readiness, resilience and secure communications

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boingo Wireless, the nation’s largest indoor Distributed Antenna System (DAS) provider and a trusted wireless provider to the U.S. military, has published a new white paper titled “Reliable Indoor Connectivity: A Strategic Requirement for Federal and Military Facilities.” Available now for download, the resource examines why wireless connectivity has become essential infrastructure for federal and military environments, with strategies for addressing in-building coverage challenges to strengthen mission readiness, operational resilience and modernization efforts.

Federal agencies and military organizations increasingly rely on mobile devices, cloud applications and connected systems to support day-to-day operations. Yet many government and military facilities were built with materials such as reinforced concrete, steel and Low-E glass that weaken or block cellular signals indoors. The white paper examines the implications of this growing challenge and provides guidance for agencies evaluating, planning and implementing indoor wireless infrastructure, including cellular DAS.

Key highlights of the white paper include:

• The in-building coverage challenge: factors that contribute to indoor cellular coverage gaps, including building materials, signal attenuation and the propagation limitations of higher-frequency 5G spectrum.
• The strategic role of DAS: guidance on leveraging neutral-host DAS to distribute signals from all major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) over shared infrastructure.
• Public safety & emergency communications: guidance on supporting Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), E911 requirements and reliable indoor communications for first responders and emergency personnel operating in federal and military facilities.
• Cybersecurity framework alignment: strategies for aligning indoor wireless transport layers with NIST SP 800-171 standards, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model guidelines, and Department of War Risk Management Frameworks.
• Flexible procurement paths: insights on streamlining procurement timelines and avoiding heavy upfront capital expenditures through Network as a Service (NaaS) models and established contract vehicles such as Boingo’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule (Contract: 47QTCA25D000W).
• Deployment best practices: actionable lessons learned from complex public sector and enterprise infrastructure projects to help agencies evaluate facility readiness, align stakeholders and coordinate carrier onboarding.

The white paper can be downloaded here.

“As government operations become increasingly mobile and connected, organizations need secure, resilient wireless networks that support communication, public safety and mission execution,” said Rebecca Gray, senior vice president, general manager, military at Boingo Wireless. “With 25 years of expertise in neutral-host Distributed Antenna Systems, carrier integration and secure network operations, Boingo is uniquely positioned to help government agencies and military bases overcome indoor connectivity challenges and build wireless infrastructure that is ready for the demands of today and tomorrow.”

Trusted Wireless Infrastructure Expertise for Federal and Military Facilities

Boingo brings scale and wireless infrastructure expertise to federal buildings and military bases. Operating across more than 100 U.S. military bases worldwide, Boingo designs, deploys and manages neutral host wireless networks that deliver reliable connectivity—5G, Wi-Fi, macro cellular towers, fiber and private networks. Boingo's longstanding relationships with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile help streamline carrier integration and accelerate deployment, while the company’s 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and Zero Trust framework ensures reliable connectivity.

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.