b'44 YYC INFO TECHNOLOGYCalgary Intl Adds Private Wireless Network to Enhance Connectivity and Prepare for Future Tech AdvancementsBY KRISTIN V. SHAW Around the world, todayscampus of YYC Calgary Airport in Alberta. passengers expect internetAs the first airport in Canada to roll out a access when they travelin5G private network, YYC is modernizing the air and on the ground, from the startits infrastructure to support enhanced FACTS&FIGURESof their trip to the end. As more Northoperations, providing a popular amenity American airports switch from paid internetfor passengers and also benefiting airport Project: 5G Private Wireless Networkaccess to free public Wi-Fi, the demand foremployees and partners.Location: Calgary Intl Airport, in AB faster and more secure networks continuesThe private network will also help Cost: Airport declined to share to grow.pave the airports path to the future by Funding: Airport Early this year, Calgary Airportslaying the foundation for key advances Timeline: Initial discussions started in 2023; contractAuthority and communications technologyin operational technology for improved awarded to provider in 2024; project completed March 2025 company TELUS entered into what thebaggage scanning and tracking, perimeter Telecommunications Provider: TELUS two entities call a groundbreaking 10- security and eventually telematics. Key Benefits: Enhanced reliability, security & dedicatedyear deal to provide a high-performanceOne of the terms we use quite performance for critical operations like baggage handling,5G private wireless network across thea bit when were talking about the security systems & terminal operationsNovember | December 2025AirportImprovement.com'