FRISCO, TEXAS, NOV. 19, 2024—Boingo Wireless, a leading provider of 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity solutions, has received the 2024 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Award. Presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, the HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans employment award that recognizes a company’s commitment to Veteran hiring, retention and professional development. Boingo is now a five-time recipient of the award.
“The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is a badge of honor for us at Boingo. It reflects how we do business and the priority Boingo puts on supporting Veterans in the civilian workforce. The dedication and expertise Veterans bring to our team are essential in helping us deliver next generation 5G and Wi-Fi solutions at transportation hubs, military bases, stadiums, hospitals and commercial properties around the world,” said Mike Finley, CEO at Boingo.
Boingo networks connect major airports, transit hubs, military bases, hospitals, stadiums, hotels and commercial buildings worldwide. Its neutral host suite of wireless solutions includes distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, private 5G, small cells, and macro towers. With connectivity serving as critical infrastructure across industries, Boingo delivers the advanced network solutions needed to thrive in the digital era and its Veteran team members provide invaluable expertise and perspective.
For the Department of Defense, Boingo designs, builds and manages technology-agnostic, secure and reliable communication infrastructure that meets the unique needs of U.S. military bases, their mission and their people. At more than 100 military bases worldwide, Boingo’s network offerings include Wi-Fi for troops living in the barracks and on-base family housing; connectivity for military education and facilities on base including gyms, classrooms and offices; macro towers and small cells for seamless cellular service; private cellular solutions for secure 5G and IoT deployments, and residential fiber-to-the-home.
Boingo networks are backed by a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center, feature zero-trust security and meet stringent Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security requirements.
Supporting veterans, the Boingo Veterans employee resource group (ERG) hosts educational sessions and local volunteer events, as well as provides mentoring and peer-to-peer relationship building. Boingo is an active member of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Association of Defense Communities (ADC) and AFCEA International.
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.
