LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER 13, 2022—Boingo Wireless, a leading provider of wireless solutions for the U.S. military, has deployed a property-wide Wi-Fi network at the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) Edelweiss Lodge and Resort located in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. Boingo Wireless designed, installed, and manages the Wi-Fi network throughout the sprawling resort, including rooms, meetings spaces, spa, restaurants and more.
Located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, one of the most desirable destinations in the Bavarian Alps, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is an affordable vacation and conference destination for U.S. Armed Forces.
Boingo Wireless connects U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps bases globally, with a full suite of products to solve connectivity challenges for an entire military installation. Its military products include high-speed Wi-Fi and fiber networks for barracks, on-base family housing, classrooms, offices, gyms, and golf courses; macro towers and small cells for improved cellular coverage; DAS solutions for large locations like hospitals and warehouse/logistics centers; and private cellular for connected operations and secure 5G and IoT deployments.
“Boingo has long supported troops around the world at active-duty bases, and we’re pleased to now provide best-in-class connectivity to service members and their families while they relax and enjoy their time at the beautiful Edelweiss Resort and Lodge,” said Rebecca Gray, senior vice president and general manager, military at Boingo Wireless.
The Boingo Wireless Wi-Fi network was designed in collaboration with the local AFRC team to meet the specific needs of military guests. It provides seamless, free connectivity for travel planning, communicating with loved ones, remote work, streaming services and more. With high-speeds and comprehensive coverage, the network also supports resort operational needs such as visitor management, event production and staff communication.
AFRC provides vacation opportunities exclusively to service members, their families and other authorized patrons of the defense force. At Edelweiss Lodge and Resort the Boingo Wireless service is provided through a contract with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).
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.
