Hospitality Network

What Hospitality Network does

Hospitality Network, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Las Vegas, is a privately held subsidiary of Cox Enterprises operating within the Cox Business brand (legal entity: Hospitality Network, LLC). The company provides end-to-end technology integration for the hospitality and large-venue industry, with a portfolio centered on three core product lines: Managed WiFi, In-Room Entertainment (IRE), and High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA). Its IRE platform integrates smart TV technology, OTT streaming (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video), video-on-demand, digital compendiums, PMS integration, and centralized device control (lighting, heating, digital keys). Managed WiFi and HSIA offerings are built on commercial-grade networking infrastructure from Aruba, Cisco, and Ruckus, paired with LG and Samsung displays.

Hospitality Network serves four primary customer verticals: hotels and resorts, stadiums and arenas, convention centers, and special event venues. Marquee customers include the Las Vegas Convention Center (exclusive technology provider, 2,800 access points across 4.6 million square feet), Allegiant Stadium (1,800 access points, 227 miles of fiber, 2,400 video screens supporting 65,000 seats), Boyd Gaming, Station Casinos, Wynn Las Vegas, Choice Hotels, T-Mobile Arena, and the Las Vegas Raiders under a 10-year sponsorship. Tiered WiFi monetization (free / paid streaming / premium business tier) and content partnerships with Lionsgate and Oxygen extend the revenue model beyond pure infrastructure.

The company operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting venue operators and property management, with custom quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts and nationwide service delivery backed by Cox Business fiber infrastructure. No public revenue or funding data is disclosed; the company shows no external venture capital or private equity backing, suggesting self-sufficiency or internal Cox funding. Its 251–500-employee organization has executed a consistent string of anchor wins in Las Vegas gaming and is now selectively expanding into non-Las Vegas convention centers (e.g., Fort Worth) and additional stadium venues.

Name

Hospitality Network

Legal name

Hospitality Network, LLC

Website

https://coxhn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hospitality Network is a Las Vegas-based Cox Enterprises subsidiary that provides managed WiFi, in-room entertainment, and high-speed internet solutions to hotels, stadiums, convention centers, and special event venues across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Connectivity & Entertainment Services

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Guest Experience & Engagement (CRM, Messaging, Loyalty) (THALACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Infrastructure & Managed Services (Network, PCs, Maintenance, A/V, IT Ops) (MPAFALAK), Digital Check-in/Check-out & Keyless Entry (THALACAG), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Managed hospitality WiFi
• In-room entertainment systems
• High-speed internet access
• Stadium venue connectivity
• Convention center technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed WiFi Services: Recurring managed services revenue from designing, installing, and maintaining wireless networks for hospitality venues. The quality, speed and guest experience of WiFi are directly correlated to hotel guest satisfaction scores, making this a critical service for venue operators.
2. In-Room Entertainment (IRE) Systems: Revenue from providing comprehensive in-room entertainment platforms including hardware, software, content management, and ongoing support. Includes free-to-guest TV, OTT streaming integration, video-on-demand, and customizable marketing platforms.
3. Internet Connectivity/HSIA: High-speed internet access solutions providing connectivity infrastructure for venues, event spaces, and hotels. Supports various bandwidth tiers and connection requirements for different venue sizes and use cases.
4. Tiered WiFi Monetization: Three-tiered WiFi service model allowing hotels to monetize connectivity: free WiFi for basic email/social media, paid tier for streaming services, and premium tier for business travelers requiring VPN access, video conferencing, and large file transfers. Creates incremental revenue opportunity for hotel partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hospitality Network is an end-to-end technology integrator for the hospitality industry, providing managed WiFi, in-room entertainment (IRE) platforms with smart TV and streaming integration, and high-speed internet access (HSIA) for hotels, resorts, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and special event venues across the United States. The company designs, installs, and manages connectivity and entertainment infrastructure on multi-year managed service contracts, leveraging commercial-grade hardware, proprietary IRE software, and fiber optic backbone.

Product overview

Hospitality Network is an end-to-end technology solutions provider and integrator for the hospitality industry, offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services. The core offerings include Managed WiFi (complete wireless network management), In-Room Entertainment (IRE) platform (featuring smart TV technology, OTT streaming, video-on-demand, and interactive services), and HSIA Internet Connectivity. These foundational products are complemented by vertical-specific solutions for Smart Stadiums, Convention Centers, and Special Events. The company serves hotels, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and special event venues across the United States, providing network infrastructure, entertainment systems, and connectivity solutions that work together to enhance guest experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HN IRE (In-Room Entertainment): Enterprise-grade in-room entertainment platform featuring streaming apps, casting capabilities, PMS integration, and branded user interfaces for hotel properties.
• HN Managed WiFi
• HSIA (High-Speed Internet Access)

Products and services

• Managed WiFi End-to-end managed wireless connectivity solution for hospitality venues, providing fast, secure, and reliable WiFi with full network design, installation, and ongoing management. Targeted at hotels, resorts, stadiums, and convention centers to support guest satisfaction and venue operations.
• In-Room Entertainment (IRE) Comprehensive in-room entertainment platform offering smart TV technology, OTT streaming apps (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video), video-on-demand, free-to-guest TV, digital compendium, interactive guest services, HD channel lineups, secure casting, and PMS integration. Designed for hotel and casino properties to deliver personalized guest experiences and a customizable marketing platform for hoteliers.
• HSIA Internet Connectivity High-speed internet access solutions powering free-to-guest WiFi, live streaming, and IoT-enabled smart hotel technology. Provides reliable, high-performing bandwidth tiers for hospitality businesses and event venues to deliver connectivity to guests, stakeholders, and employees.
• Smart Stadium Technology Technology integration solution for stadiums and arenas, including high-density WiFi infrastructure, IoT integration, digital displays and video screens, digital signage, mobile ticketing, concession applications, and fan engagement platforms. Built to support tens of thousands of simultaneous users in large venues such as Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena.
• Convention Center Technology Solutions Scalable smart technology solutions for convention centers, including reliable WiFi access points, real-time digital displays, hybrid event capabilities, IoT-powered booth experiences, and branded landing pages. Targeted at large facilities such as the Las Vegas Convention Center and Fort Worth Convention Center.
• Special Event WiFi & Connectivity Customized managed WiFi and connectivity solutions for special event venues providing high-capacity connectivity for concerts, corporate events, and temporary installations requiring rapid deployment and event-specific network design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of travelers willing to stay at hotels with automated check-in systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered key, flagship and core.

• LionsgatekeyTechnology or Integration · 8 September 2021Content partnership for delivery of high-definition movies to select Las Vegas properties. Provides premium movie content for the IRE platform.
• Oxygen NetworkkeyTechnology or Integration · 8 September 2021Content partnership agreement for network programming delivered through Hospitality Network's entertainment systems in Las Vegas properties.
• Las Vegas RaidersflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 201910-year sponsorship bringing Raiders to Las Vegas. Hospitality Network/Cox provides comprehensive technology infrastructure including WiFi for Allegiant Stadium and team operations.
• Aruba (HPE)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for wireless networking infrastructure. Aruba provides enterprise WiFi equipment integrated into Hospitality Network's managed WiFi solutions for hospitality venues.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership providing networking equipment and Cisco Vision dynamic screens and signs for stadium-wide deployments including Allegiant Stadium with nearly 2,200 screens.
• LGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for commercial-grade hospitality displays and smart TV solutions integrated into the IRE platform.
• RuckuscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing wireless networking equipment for venue deployments across hospitality properties.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for commercial display solutions and smart TV technology integrated into in-room entertainment offerings.
• Cox BusinessflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company partnership. Cox Business provides fiber infrastructure (Cox Fiber) and operational scale supporting Hospitality Network's technology solutions delivery nationwide.
• SBE EntertainmentkeyTechnology or Integration5-year deal to supply still-in-theatre movies and VOD content at SLS Las Vegas property.
• Howard Hughes Corporation (Las Vegas Ballpark)keyGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology sponsorship for Las Vegas Ballpark providing comprehensive venue connectivity and fan experience technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sonifi Solutions: Sonifi (formerly LodgeNet) is the most direct competitor to Hospitality Network, offering in-room entertainment, managed WiFi, and connectivity services specifically for hotels and hospitality venues. Its product portfolio, customer base, and project-based managed-services model closely mirror HN's IRE, HSIA, and guest WiFi offerings.
• Hotel Internet Services (HIS): HIS is a direct competitor specializing in managed HSIA, WiFi, and network infrastructure for hotels and resorts. Its end-to-end managed services model, hotel-only focus, and emphasis on guest-experience outcomes make it one of the closest head-to-head alternatives to HN's hotel WiFi/HSIA practice.
• Boingo Wireless: Boingo provides high-density WiFi and connectivity for large venues including stadiums, airports, and convention centers. Its stadium and large-venue focus directly overlaps with HN's Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and Las Vegas Convention Center deployments.
• Extreme Networks: Extreme Networks is a major provider of WiFi networking equipment and managed services for stadiums, arenas, and large public venues. It competes with HN in the same stadium/arena connectivity RFPs and supplies some of the same enterprise WiFi stack alternatives.

Broad incumbents

• Aruba Networks (HPE): Aruba is a core technology partner of Hospitality Network for wireless networking, but also competes indirectly as a broad incumbent offering enterprise WiFi, switching, and location services across hospitality, stadiums, and large venues. Customers sometimes procure Aruba directly via system integrators rather than through HN.
• Cisco: Cisco is both a strategic partner (Cisco Vision digital signage at Allegiant Stadium) and a broader incumbent competing in venue networking, stadium WiFi, and unified communications. Its scale, R&D, and direct enterprise sales coverage position it as a structural competitor to HN's managed services.
• Ruckus Networks (CommScope): Ruckus is a hospitality-WiFi incumbent whose access points and controllers are deployed in hotels and venues worldwide. It is both a technology partner for HN and a competitor when hotels procure Ruckus-based WiFi directly through other integrators.
• AT&T Connected Communities: AT&T's Connected Communities / Business group provides managed WiFi, HSIA, and in-room connectivity to hotels and multi-dwelling venues nationwide. As a national telecom incumbent, it competes with HN on large hotel-chain RFPs where bundled telecom plus connectivity is preferred.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hn_network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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