Cornwall Airport Newquay Gets Faster Public WiFi via Wildanet’s Fibre

Liskeard-based alternative network operator and UK ISP Wildanet, which is rolling out a gigabit-capable full fibre (FTTP) broadband across South West England, has boosted connectivity at Cornwall Airport Newquay by deploying a new “lightning-fast” public WiFi network to replace the previous and somewhat slower service.

The work is said to form part of Wildanet’s wider partnership with Cornwall Airport Newquay, which will see their engineers working to “modernise and upgrade critical data connectivity infrastructure across the entire facility and its systems”.

According to the blurb, Wildanet is said to have created a high-capacity physical network spine throughout the airport estate, allowing easy upgrades and expansion in the future. Strategically placed access points then provide “comprehensive coverage across all areas of the airport terminal and waiting areas“, including outside the airport terminal, allowing customers to get connected and use services from the moment they arrive in the car park.

The WiFi network is said to be free and “unlimited” for passengers to use.

Helen Wylde-Archibald, Wildanet CEO, said:

“Cornwall Airport Newquay is a flagship business for Cornwall and, as a Cornish business ourselves, we are proud to be partnering with the airport and supporting its growth by designing and deploying innovative connectivity solutions for the benefit of passengers and the wider airport operations.”

Sam O’Dwyer, MD of Cornwall Airport Newquay, said:

“This significant upgrade not only elevates the passenger experience but also enhances our operational capabilities, ensuring Cornwall Airport Newquay is firmly on the front foot for both passenger convenience and technological advancement.”

Wildanet, which originally started life as a fixed wireless ISP in the same area, has spent the past few years deploying Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) technology across the region – mostly around rural parts of Cornwall. Back in January 2023 they also secured the £36m state aid fuelled Project Gigabit broadband contract to cover more than 19,250 premises in the county (here), which was followed in April 2024 by a £41.2m contract to connect 16,800 premises across the rest of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (here).