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Boingo Wireless

Boingo, a neutral-host DAS and Wi-Fi operator, also designs, builds and manages private cellular networks, with published examples at a ballpark and an airport terminal.

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Private network designer, builder and manager (alongside neutral-host DAS and Wi-Fi)

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Overview

Boingo Wireless designs, builds and manages neutral-host public and private wireless networks at large venues, combining cellular DAS (distributed antenna systems) and small cells, Wi-Fi, and private 5G.[1][2] Its private 5G service covers network design, deployment and ongoing management, positioned alongside the Wi-Fi and public cellular coverage it already runs at airports, stadiums, military bases and other venues.[3] Published projects include a CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) private network at Petco Park in San Diego and private LTE as part of a converged network at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal A.[4][5]

At a glance

Headquarters
Frisco, Texas. Boingo announced in December 2022 that it would open its corporate headquarters at The Star in Frisco, keeping regional hubs in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Las Vegas.[6] Its June 2026 anniversary release carries a Frisco dateline.[1]
Founded
2001.[7][1]
Ownership
Privately held; Boingo describes itself as a DigitalBridge company.[1] Digital Colony completed its acquisition of Boingo on June 2, 2021, in a deal valued at about $854 million, and Boingo's stock stopped trading on Nasdaq.[7]
Private network offering
Private 5G design, deployment and management, converged with Wi-Fi and public cellular networks.[3] In February 2026 Boingo said it would integrate Globalstar's XCOM RAN into its private network infrastructure.[8]
CBRS
Petco Park's network uses CBRS spectrum.[4] Boingo's CTO, Derek Peterson, is a board member of the OnGo Alliance, an industry group for private networks and shared spectrum.[8]
Scale (company-reported)
More than 130 airports and transportation hubs, 70+ sports and entertainment venues and 100+ U.S. military bases, as of June 2026.[1]
Notable U.S. customers
San Diego Padres at Petco Park[4] and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at Newark Terminal A.[5]
Not publicly stated
Sales channel

Product lines

  • Private 5G networksservices

    Boingo Private 5G is a designed, built and managed private cellular network service that Boingo positions alongside its Wi-Fi and public cellular coverage.[3]

  • DAS, small cells and Wi-Fiservices

    Boingo also provides cellular DAS and small cells, Wi-Fi, towers and public safety (ERCES) systems.[2]

Reported deployments

  • Petco Park, San Diego

    A private, 5G-ready cellular network on CBRS spectrum for cash-free payments, contactless concessions, mobile ticketing, staff connectivity and coverage in Gallagher Square; announced October 19, 2021.[4]

  • Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A

    A converged network of cellular DAS, Wi-Fi 6 and private LTE in the new Terminal A; listed uses include airside operations on the apron, baggage reconciliation, staff iPads and digital signage. Case study published June 21, 2023.[5]

Company updates

  1. Globalstar announces that Boingo will integrate XCOM RAN into its private network infrastructure after a technical evaluation and trial.[8]

  2. Boingo announces it will open its corporate headquarters in Frisco, Texas.[6]

  3. Digital Colony completes its acquisition of Boingo Wireless; Boingo becomes privately held.[7]

On Private5G.com

Sources

Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.

  1. Boingo Wireless Celebrates 25 Years of Wireless Innovation and Leadership — Boingo Wireless, Jun 16, 2026. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  2. Company Overview | About Boingo — Boingo Wireless. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  3. Private 5G Cellular Network Solutions for Enterprises — Boingo Wireless. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  4. Boingo and the San Diego Padres Team Up to Expand Wireless Coverage at Petco Park — Boingo Wireless, Oct 19, 2021. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  5. Cellular DAS and Wi-Fi at Newark International Airport's Terminal A — Boingo Wireless, Jun 21, 2023. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  6. Boingo Wireless to Open Corporate Headquarters in Frisco, Texas — Boingo Wireless, Dec 19, 2022. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  7. Digital Colony Completes Acquisition of Boingo Wireless — Boingo Wireless, Jun 2, 2021. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  8. Boingo Wireless Advances Private 5G Deployments with XCOM RAN by Globalstar — Globalstar, Feb 3, 2026. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.

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private network designer, builder and manager (alongside neutral-host DAS and Wi-Fi)

Boingo Wireless ↗Manufacturer informationLocation in source: About Boingo Wireless (press release boilerplate)Checked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated