06 November 2019

Lebanese telecom minister Mohammad Choucair in September launched 5G and public Wi-Fi services for all passengers at the capital Beirut’s Rafic-Hariri International Airport. 

The move is part of the Lebanese government’s project aimed at expanding Beirut’s airport to cater to an increasing number of passengers as the country heads into the next decade. 

“Beirut’s airport is among the very few airports to offer free 5G and public Wi-Fi internet connections starting today to all its passengers,” said Choucair. “The internet speed at the airport is great now and all passengers can use it while waiting for their flights.” 

According to a recent study released by the airport in March last year, as many as 10 million passengers are expected to travel through the Beirut airport by the start of 2020, which has the capacity of hosting only six million passengers annually. 

In 2018, Lebanese finance ministry approved 18 million US dollars in funding the expansion of the airport.

The government said the introduction of the new wireless services was an important step toward future proofing the airport and keeping travellers connected.