AT&T to modernise Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Wi-Fi

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:13

By Staff Writer

American telco company AT&T will invest US$10 million worth of upgrades to modernise and expand Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to support operations and enhance the free public Wi-Fi in the airport’s terminals.

This includes installing 200 new access points—updating the 800 access points DFW already provides—to speed up coverage.

AT&T will also deploy a private 5G network for the airport’s internal use to meet the rising demand for Internet of Things (IoT) uses cases and the digitisation of airport operations.

“This proposed agreement signifies our commitment to ensure our customers will always remain connected at DFW Airport, so they can reliably stay online for work or entertainment while traveling,” said Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport vice president of information technology services Mike Youngs.

The comprehensive wireless platform (CWP) will provide connectivity throughout the airport, including indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots and runways.

Travellers will have even faster access to airport services through the DFW Airport or airline app such as automated check-in, baggage tracking and lounge access.

The private cellular 5G provides operation teams with optimal connectivity that can be used for future use cases such as real-time data analytics and enhanced communication with critical airport systems.

“Modernising airport technology needs to focus on both improving the efficiency and convenience for airlines and airport operations and the overall travel experience for passengers, while ensuring the safety and security of all those who pass through its gates,” said AT&T 5G centre of excellence assistant vice president Jason Inskeep.

DFW and AT&T will begin upgrading the network this summer, with the enhancements coming online by the fall. The project is contingent upon a final contract between AT&T and the DFW.

This first appeared in the subscription newsletter CommsWire on 09 May 2023.

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AT&T to modernise Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Wi-Fi