Case Study
Building the First Nationwide 5G Network for Aviation
Gogo, in partnership with Cisco, is building the first nationwide 5G network dedicated to aviation, aiming to deliver faster, more reliable inflight Wi-Fi. Facing challenges of scalability, reliability, and adapting to aircraft traveling at high speeds, Gogo leveraged Cisco’s 5G core systems and existing 250+ tower infrastructure. The minimally invasive solution integrates licensed and unlicensed spectrum for greater bandwidth and allows seamless upgrades without hardware changes. With enhanced performance, scalability, and lower latency than satellite networks, Gogo 5G ensures an unprecedented inflight Internet experience, supporting future innovation in business aviation connectivity.