“We’re committed to elevating every guest experience as the world relies increasingly on mobile devices and applications. This was at the core of our decision to partner with Extenet. They delight in the user experience – so our properties can reliably bring better service and enrichment to our guests.”
—Jim Kimball, Executive Director of Enterprise Collaboration, MGM Resorts International
In a city where every corner pulses with energy, Extenet has become synonymous with reliability, connectivity and innovation. Las Vegas is widely recognized as the entertainment hub of the world, hosting approximately 40 million visitors annually.
In this highly competitive setting, sports, entertainment and hospitality venues require creative, custom-tailored network infrastructure solutions to meet the demands of large-scale events and densely-packed crowds—whether indoors or outdoors. Extenet has resoundingly risen to meet these demands by providing connectivity infrastructure and solutions to match the scale and intensity of the most spotlighted events in the world.
Premier Partnerships in Las Vegas
Extenet’s Las Vegas journey began with a strategic focus on enhancing wireless connectivity for residents and visitors alike. We initially deployed outdoor nodes for wireless carriers and provided in-building cellular enhancements for select indoor venues.
Extenet’s market presence skyrocketed with our partnership with MGM Resorts—the largest in-building cellular enhancement project in the U.S.—ensuring seamless 5G service for nearly 100,000 daily visitors. With iconic hotel and casino properties like the Excalibur, Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio and more to come, Extenet is enhancing the guest experience with superior cellular connectivity while also supporting MGM Resort’s WiFi network upgrade.
Additionally, Extenet worked with content providers, including global broadcast media, for the 2023 Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Grand Prix. Our extensive fiber footprint in the market connects media outlets with fans from across the world and supports race team and event staff communications.
In 2024, Extenet will provide similar fiber connectivity services in support of the Big Game.
The Fiber Backbone of Sin City
Extenet’s Las Vegas model thrives on a robust foundation of extensive fiber assets spanning from the Harry Reid Airport to Sin City’s leading hotels and casinos to the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Beyond the Strip, Extenet is now expanding into residential areas throughout the Las Vegas Valley, delivering densified 5G cellular coverage and high-speed internet through fixed wireless access, poles and fiber deployment.
Furthermore, Extenet’s extensive fiber backbone interconnects with vital hubs such as tier 1 data centers, making it one of the city’s most crucial communications pathways.
Assets Deployed
- Outdoor Mobility/Small Cells: Strategically placed to enhance outdoor cellular coverage, especially in densely-populated areas or during peak usage times
- Indoor Venue Connectivity/DAS: Enhancing indoor connectivity for superior guest experiences like keyless check-in, food/beverage delivery, navigating to activities and online gambling
- Distributed Radio Access Networks (DRAN) and WiFi Upgrade Support: Extending wireless coverage and capacity in both indoor and outdoor areas to deliver fast, reliable connectivity; supporting MGM Resorts WiFi upgrade.
- Dark/Lit Fiber: The backbone of Extenet’s digital infrastructure, fiber supports diverse communication services while dark fiber future-proofs properties for growth and expansion
Key Takeaways
- Leveraging Fiber Assets: Extenet maximizes its extensive fiber assets for diverse expansions and connectivity needs
- Extensive Coverage on the Strip: Extenet ensures robust connectivity up and down the Las Vegas Strip, enriching the visitor experience
- Supporting Major Events: Powering major events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Big Game, Extenet improves fan experiences and offers critical support to the events’ countless service, content and media providers
- Connecting Data Centers: By connecting data centers within the Las Vegas Valley, Extenet enhances digital infrastructure for the market’s leading enterprises
Extenet’s success in Las Vegas serves as a model for future market entry and expansion strategies, exemplifying the potential to transform connectivity with advanced digital infrastructure solutions in key markets.
Our dedication to delivering custom-designed, expertly deployed and managed services as well as adapting to evolving technologies and ever-changing business needs positions Extenet as a leader in the industry, ready to meet the connectivity demands of the present and future.
