Boingo Wireless to Deliver Keynote at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas

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Boingo CEO Mike Finley to deliver keynote address at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas, celebrating 40th anniversary of first commercial cellphone call from Soldier Field. Boingo launches 5G at Soldier Field, providing fast connection speeds for guests. Boingo Innovation Center to host special event with Las Vegas Golden Knights president. Boingo executives to present on industry drivers and technologies at MWC Las Vegas.

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• Boingo's presence at MWC Las Vegas and its role in launching 5G at Soldier Field showcase the company's commitment to innovation and connectivity, which could positively impact its stock price.
• The keynote address at MWC Las Vegas and the special event with Las Vegas Golden Knights president could generate positive publicity and investor interest in Boingo, potentially boosting its stock price.

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• Boingo CEO Mike Finley’s keynote to spotlight 5G and Wi-Fi innovation at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire FC, college football and major music artists
• Las Vegas Golden Knights President and Chief Operating Officer Kerry Bubolz to join exclusive Sports Business Radio podcast event at Boingo Innovation Center

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boingo Wireless, a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, today announced that its CEO Mike Finley will deliver the keynote address at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas on Wednesday, September 27 at 10 a.m. The keynote will celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the first commercial cellphone call and explore the cultural impact of wireless connectivity. That first call took place on October 13, 1983 from Soldier Field, Chicago’s iconic sports and entertainment stadium. In the four decades that followed, the mobile industry took off, forever changing business, culture and the economy.

Boingo CEO Mike Finley will deliver the keynote address on September 27 at MWC Las Vegas. (Graphic: Boingo Wireless)

Boingo has served as Soldier Field’s connectivity provider for nearly 20 years, keeping the stadium at the forefront of innovation throughout the modern mobile era. Boingo’s state-of-the-art cellular and Wi-Fi networks support all Tier One carriers to connect fans, coaches and staff. Most recently Boingo launched 5G, giving Soldier Field guests fast connection speeds for viewing instant replays, live streaming, mobile ticketing and more.

“Soldier Field is etched into the history of the mobile revolution,” said Finley. “As we enter a new era of innovation and connectivity, neutral, converged networks leveraging cellular and Wi-Fi technologies are creating new opportunities, new experiences, new possibilities for people, business and society.”

The new Boingo Innovation Center in Las Vegas will host a special MWC event on September 26 with Sports Business Radio (SBR) and Kerry Bubolz, Las Vegas Golden Knights president and chief operating officer. SBR and its award-winning host Brian Berger will interview Bubolz on what it takes to launch the first major sports franchise in Las Vegas, the role of technology in sports, and the team’s historic run to win the 2023 Stanley Cup.

Boingo will be on stage throughout MWC Las Vegas. On September 26 at 3 p.m., Boingo Chief Commercial Officer Michael Zeto will present during the “Building Tomorrow’s City Today” session, dissecting the industry drivers and technologies enabling smart cities to flourish. Boingo Chief Technology Officer Dr. Derek Peterson will also present on convergence, private 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E.

Watch Boingo’s MWC keynote via livestream at www.mobileworldlive.com/mwclv2023. To meet with Boingo and visit its new Innovation Center, contact sales@boingo.com. To learn more about neutral host 5G and Wi-Fi networks for your industry, download Boingo’s educational eBooks for Airports, Healthcare and Sports & Entertainment.

About Boingo Wireless

Boingo Wireless, Inc. simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, business and things. Boingo designs, builds and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world. Boingo’s vast footprint of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, small cells and macro towers securely powers innovation and connectivity in airports, transit stations, stadiums, military bases, hospitals, commercial properties and enterprises worldwide. Learn more at boingo.com.

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Melody Walker

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

mwalker@boingo.com

(424) 256-7036

Source: Boingo Wireless, Inc.