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Festival WiFi

Festival WiFi Hire — From the Field Up.

No power, no fixed line, 5,000 phones. SmartWifi designs and deploys high-density wireless networks for music festivals and outdoor events across the UK and Europe. We bring everything. You run the show.

5,000+

Concurrent Users Supported

24/7

On-Site Monitoring

<24hrs

Deployment Turnaround

100%

Weatherproofed Kit

The Problems We Solve

Every environment is different. Here's how we handle the most common connectivity challenges in this sector.

The Problem

No fixed infrastructure on site

We are entirely self-sufficient. We bring our own backhaul, switching, access points, cabling, and power distribution — there is nothing to plug into at the venue.

The Problem

British (and European) weather

All outdoor kit is IP-rated, ruggedised, and flightcased. Our access points are pole-mounted at height and weatherproofed for full outdoor operation.

The Problem

Thousands of devices in a small area

We design for peak concurrent users, not headline capacity. RF planning, spectrum analysis, and careful AP placement prevent the co-channel interference that kills festival networks.

The Problem

Remote locations with poor mobile signal

Bonded multi-network 4G/5G combines EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three. Starlink satellite provides capacity and resilience where cellular is weak or congested.

What We Cover

We've handled every scenario in this space. Here are the most common.

Vendor Payment Systems

Dedicated, isolated network for all vendor POS and card payment terminals. Separate from public WiFi so a busy crowd never affects till transactions.

Artist & Production Comms

Backstage and production area networks for artist riders, tour management, and show-critical applications.

Public Attendee WiFi

High-capacity public WiFi with branded splash pages and optional social login for marketing data capture.

Broadcast & Streaming

Production uplinks for live streaming, broadcast trucks, and camera positions. Bonded cellular uplinks keep the feed on air from anywhere on site.

Site Management

Site office internet, CCTV feeds, and security radio systems — all running on dedicated, managed infrastructure.

Sponsor Activations

High-density WiFi for branded sponsor areas, experiential zones, and brand activation spaces requiring reliable connectivity.

Everything Included. Nothing to Worry About.

Every deployment is fully managed from survey to de-rig. Our engineers handle every detail so your team can focus on what matters.

  • Pre-event RF planning and spectrum survey
  • Site visit and infrastructure assessment
  • On-site deployment by our engineers
  • Weatherproofed, IP-rated outdoor equipment
  • Bonded 4G/5G across multiple networks
  • Starlink satellite terminal (where required)
  • VLAN separation for vendors, production, and public WiFi
  • Captive portal and branded splash pages
  • Bandwidth management and traffic shaping
  • Real-time NOC monitoring throughout the event
  • 24/7 on-call technical support
  • Full de-rig and collection after the event

Ready to Talk?

Tell us about your event and we'll design a connectivity solution around your specific requirements — no obligation.