Chicago airports unveil Wi-Fi upgrade to support growing connectivity demands

Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports have upgraded their Wi-Fi networks to provide faster, more reliable connectivity for passengers and airport operations.

Delivered by Boingo Wireless in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation, the upgrades increase network capacity, allowing more devices to connect simultaneously and supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, streaming and real-time digital services.

The improvements cover two airports that together serve more than 100 million passengers annually. They form part of an ongoing programme to modernise wireless infrastructure as connectivity requirements increase.

“Next-generation wireless networks help O’Hare and Midway modernize and meet the evolving needs of travellers and airport operations,” said Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless.

The upgraded Wi-Fi networks complement Boingo’s existing cellular infrastructure at both airports, which provides 5G connectivity across terminals and public areas through a distributed antenna system supporting AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

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