L.A. Convention Center Deploys Wi-Fi 7, Bolstering Boldyn Networks' Venue Play
Event summary
- The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) has deployed Wi-Fi 7, marking a year of partnership with Boldyn Networks.
- The LACC is undergoing a $2.6 billion expansion and modernization project, slated for completion in early 2029.
- The Wi-Fi 7 network has quadrupled bandwidth compared to previous Wi-Fi 5 systems and supports double the number of devices.
- LACC generated $685 million in regional economic impact and sustained over 12,000 local jobs in FY2025.
- Boldyn Networks increased backbone uplink connections to 25 Gbps, a 2.5x increase from previous systems.
The big picture
The LACC's investment in next-generation Wi-Fi underscores the increasing importance of robust digital infrastructure for attracting and retaining large-scale events. Boldyn Networks' win positions it as a key player in the growing market for private network solutions within the tourism and entertainment sectors, potentially expanding its reach into other venue types. The partnership highlights a broader trend of cities leveraging technology to enhance economic development and attract visitors.
What we're watching
- Venue Strategy
- How Boldyn Networks' success at the LACC will influence its pursuit of similar contracts with other large venues, and whether this represents a scalable business model beyond tourism and entertainment hubs.
- Technology Adoption
- Whether the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 7 by convention centers will become a widespread trend, or remain a niche play driven by high-tech event demands.
- Competitive Landscape
- The pace at which competing network providers will respond to Boldyn’s advancements, and whether this will trigger a broader price war or innovation cycle in the venue connectivity space.
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