b'INFO TECHNOLOGYYYC45users network access when visiting an institution other than their own.Staff and tenants also benefited from the previous Wi-Fi network, but there are even more advantages for them with the new system. Of course, we have good connectivity within our terminal and outside of our terminal within a certain number of meters, but by getting a private wireless network we can provide productivity to the whole airfield, Cameron says. Right on the runway, for example, we have connectivity. When were loading bags into a plane, we can use our bag scanners and rely on wireless technology without extra cellular data charges. As he and his team started investigating the benefits of a private network, they also realized it would help eliminate the vast amount of cabling required for many infrastructure projects. The cable and labor amounts to a huge cost, so avoiding more was another attractive advantage of a private network, Cameron explains.With the proliferation of the Internet of Thingsnetworking physical objects connected by sensors and softwareYYC could see opportunities for more private network isand AI automation,automation. The airport had already future-proofing,enabling thenetworked some airfield equipment, says Curtistransition fromincluding baggage carts and tugs that Cameron, directortodays operationscontain laptops connected to cellular of Informationto tomorrowsnetworks. Going forward, new laptops for Management forcapabilities, explainsstaff will be fitted with subscriber identity Calgary Airports.Jodi Baxter, vicemodule (SIM) chips to facilitate network Not only is it goodpresident of Wireless,access. CURTIS CAMERON JODI BAXTERfor our airport, itsIoT and IndustryAnother valuable use for the airports also good for other airports to learn fromApplications for the communicationsnew private network is monitoring assets it. In the U.S., several larger airportstechnology company. TELUS wasinside the terminal, such as elevators like Houston or Miami have been usingsubsequently selected by the airport asand escalators. If the connectors detect private networks for years; being the firstits technology partner for its networka maintenance issue, a message is in Canada is pretty exciting for us. modernization project.automatically sent to the Operations Throughout the years, YYC hasCentera more efficient process than More Connectivity, repeatedly shown a commitment tostaff patrolling the terminal and calling Less Cabling technology for its passengers. Theor radioing in service requests. The Two years ago, TELUS facilitated a jointairport partnered with American Expressconnected system proactively detects session with Calgary Airports and partnersto offer free public Wi-Fi in 2017, andand tags equipment for maintenanceto discuss the airport and airline of thein 2023 launched eduroam, a secureor repair.future. global Wi-Fi roaming service for students This meeting highlighted the criticaland researchers. This service connectsSpeed Mattersneed for a stronger foundationalparticipating wireless networks with theTELUS describes YYCs new onsite infrastructure to support digital innovationhome server for authentication, providingsystem as a dedicated, ultra-fast, low-AirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2025'