Dubai Airports has selected Boingo Wireless as exclusive wi-fi provider for Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central (DWC).
The leading distributed antenna systems (DAS) and wi-fi provider that serves consumers, carriers and advertisers worldwide will manage and operate ad-supported wi-fi services throughout both airports, which serve a collective total of more than 66 million leisure and business travellers annually. Through Boingo’s tiered wi-fi service model, all Dubai passengers will receive complimentary wi-fi access, allowing them quick and easy access to their email, social networks and favourite entertainment content for a defined timeframe. Boingo Media, Boingo’s advertising and sponsorship services group, will manage wi-fi advertising sales and support for the airports.Boingo will also offer premium wi-fi service options for travellers engaging in data intensive activities such as streaming video or uploading large files. The premium service fees will help the airport optimise the user experience as passenger traffic and data usage continue to grow.“Dubai Airports recognises the importance of providing secure and speedy wi-fi services across the airport. Our partnership with Boingo and Du will allow Dubai Airports to provide complementary services for defined periods, while also facilitating premium solutions for business and personal users,” says Eugene Barry, senior vice-president, commercial at Dubai Airports. “We are currently in the process of completing a large-scale network upgrade in parallel with the launch of this new service, with the primary aim of providing the fastest and most secure connectivity for all of our customers.” Boingo and the Dubai Airports are partnering with Du, the fastest growing telecommunications company in the Middle East, on the wi-fi deployments. Du will provide high-speed bandwidth for both airport networks.