Cox’s network fuels CES 2026 with high-speed, uninterrupted connectivity throughout Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 — Cox Communications remains the driving force behind the world’s most impactful tech event, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), presented by the Consumer Technology Association from Jan. 6–9, 2026. For over a decade, Cox’s advanced fiber network and managed services have served as the foundation of CES, offering exhibitors, attendees, and organizers strong, secure, and high-speed connectivity across the Las Vegas Convention Center and the entire city.

Why It Matters

Access to high-speed internet enables show participants—including 142,000 attendees in 2025 from over 150 countries, territories, and regions—to share their insights and innovations with a much broader audience than just those present on the show floor.

“Annually, CES establishes the benchmark for technological possibilities. This year, we’ve broadened our fiber reach and strengthened our network capacities to accommodate an even greater number of devices, data, and digital experiences,” said Mark Greatrex, president of Cox Communications. “Our goal is to deliver a fully connected, high-speed environment for every participant.”

Deep Dive: CES Infrastructure

During CES 2025, over 450 terabytes of data traversed the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Wi-Fi network. This record is projected to be broken during this year’s four-day event as exhibitors and attendees utilize AI-driven applications, 8K streaming, and virtual reality. For this year’s show, Cox Hospitality Network is providing:

• 2,800 Wi-Fi access points, creating a fast, dense, and high-performing Wi-Fi network that spans every part of the exhibition area.
• 802.11ax Technology, ensuring faster speeds over longer distances and access points capable of supporting a larger number of devices.
• Distributed Antenna System (DAS), delivering full indoor cellular coverage.
• 5GHz Wireless, offering faster data rates with reduced interference.
• High-Capacity Broadband, directly connecting to the convention floor with enough capacity to transmit more than 1.2 gigabytes per second.
• Redundant, Dedicated Fiber, providing dual 40 gigabit connections to the convention center to help ensure secure, reliable communications.

Expanded Partnership with LVCVA

Building upon its multi-year agreement, the Hospitality Network Advanced Convention Service team delivers outstanding, reliable service with round-the-clock support and customized direct-to-floor solutions that guarantee each customer experience surpasses expectations. Cox Hospitality Network continues to offer wireless and wired telecommunications, DAS services, and managed IT support to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), serving the 4.6 million-square-foot facility’s 2.5 million square feet of exhibition space. Cox’s collaboration with Boingo Wireless ensures robust 5G cellular connectivity across the convention center, while Cox’s on-site teams handle installation, sales, and support for every event.

Cox’s Commitment to Las Vegas and Beyond

Cox’s connectivity solutions reach well beyond CES and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Cox Business provides power to major event venues, hotels, and entertainment spaces across Las Vegas, supporting global sporting events, concerts at Allegiant Stadium, and more. Cox also delivers advanced network services to convention centers across the nation, including OC Vibe in Anaheim, CA; the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland; and one in New Orleans, ensuring smooth experiences for event organizers and guests.

“We deliver comprehensive technology solutions by utilizing our entire commercial portfolio,” said Jeff Breaux, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Cox Communications. “CES 2026 demonstrates our capacity to address the most complex technological requirements, from managed IT and cloud services to fiber-powered broadband. We take pride in assisting our customers in creating exceptional experiences on the global stage.”

Over the past decade, Cox has invested over $12 billion in network upgrades, enabling multi-gig speeds and supporting the latest consumer and enterprise technology applications. Cox Mobile continues to offer flexible, affordable wireless plans, while Cox’s fiber network powers everything from remote work and gaming to smart home automation and virtual reality.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is dedicated to fostering meaningful human connections through technology. As America’s largest private broadband provider, we own network infrastructure spanning more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to over 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services across the country. We are the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned company established in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox, committed to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation. 

Through Cox Business, Hospitality Network, RapidScale, Segra, Cox Communications offers a wide-ranging commercial services portfolio, including advanced cloud, managed IT, and fiber-based network solutions that create connected environments, unique hospitality experiences, and support diverse applications for nearly 370,000 businesses across the nation. 

SOURCE Cox Communications