Ontario International Airport Selected Boldyn Networks
The airport will deploy a private wireless network to manage its 1,700-acre footprint and handle passenger growth.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Ontario International Airport has chosen Boldyn Networks to construct a secure, private wireless network across its 1,700-acre site. The project aims to provide operational autonomy as the facility handles over 7 million passengers annually.
Why it matters
The infrastructure upgrade provides the airport with necessary tools to secure its perimeter and support future growth. By utilizing dedicated spectrum and on-premise edge compute, the airport gains the operational control required for its scale.
The system utilizes a segmented architecture with a dedicated spectrum, 4G/5G access, and enterprise-level controls. It integrates on-premise edge compute with centralized private cloud management and is supported by a 24/7 Security Operations Center.
The players
Ontario International Airport
This facility is a major Southern California aviation hub that was ranked the second most popular medium-sized airport in North America by JD Power in 2026.
Boldyn Networks
This company provides shared communication infrastructure and manages a 24/7 Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center for its clients.
The details
The airport will implement this network to support physical security and perimeter intrusion detection while facilitating long-term innovation roadmaps. The system is designed to provide autonomous management for both passenger and cargo operations as the site expands.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Boldyn Networks was selected for the network project.
Over the past 10 years, Ontario International Airport served as Southern California's fastest-growing airport.
The Tech Race
The transition to private wireless networks marks a significant shift in how transportation hubs manage vast, complex facilities. This replaces traditional reliance on public carrier signals with autonomous, high-security infrastructure that aligns with broader trends in smart-airport connectivity.
Travelers can expect enhanced site security and more reliable connectivity as the airport integrates advanced camera coverage and data management. These upgrades facilitate smoother passenger processing and support the continued growth of the airport as a major regional transit hub.
The takeaway
Private wireless networks allow large-scale facilities to maintain secure, autonomous control over their digital infrastructure. Airports can leverage such platforms to modernize security protocols while managing the operational demands of high-traffic transit sites.
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