Boingo Wireless launches first Wi-Fi 7 Public Venue

Boingo Wireless has activated the world's first Wi-Fi 7 network at the Las Vegas Monorail Boingo Station, showcasing it during CES at the Boingo Innovation Center. This deployment utilizes AI-driven RUCKUS R770 enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 access points, revolutionizing Wi-Fi connectivity in public venues. Boingo continues to lead the way in wireless technology advancements, with previous achievements including the first commercial DAS network, Passpoint network, CBRS airport private network, and Wi-Fi 6 network at an airport.

Boingo Wireless activated the first Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue. The network is live at the Las Vegas Monorail Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be on display during CES at the Boingo Innovation Center.

AI-driven RUCKUS R770 enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 access points (APs) were utilized for Boingo’s deployment.

“Boingo is proud to lead the charge in launching the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue, unlocking a new era of reliable, secure Wi-Fi connectivity for high-trafficked, diverse enterprise environments including airports, transit stations, hotels, casinos, stadiums, hospitals and military bases,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley. “CES and Las Vegas have been home to groundbreaking technology unveilings, and Boingo is excited to contribute to that list with this inaugural Wi-Fi 7 deployment.”

Boingo’s Wi-Fi 7 deployment adds to its wireless firsts, including launching the first commercial DAS network, first Passpoint network, first CBRS airport private network and first Wi-Fi 6 network at an airport.

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