Exhibitor Express Instant Rent

Exhibitors typically need dedicated, reliable internet that doesn’t rely on congested venue networks. A bonded multi-carrier solution combines multiple 5G and LTE connections for redundancy and consistent performance even in crowded expo halls.

PopUp WiFi units are plug-and-play trade show internet rentals suitable for use at venues and convention centers across the USA. Our three units cover booths up to 80” x 80’ with different connection demands. The Lite supports 50 connections in booths up to 40' x 40' and is ideal for basic connectivity including email, lead capture and POS. The Workhorse supports 100 connections in booths up to 60' x 60' and is ideal for display videos/LED walls, stream in up to 1080p, photo booths and custom branded WiFi login screens for lead capture. The Beast Mach 3 supports 125 connections in booths up to 80' x 80', bonds 3x5G plus 3xLTE/4G across all major US carriers simultaneously, and is ideal for live streaming, use inside large trade shows up to 50K guests and in crowded environments. All rentals include 24/7 remote support from certified network engineers, plus Slipstream, our real-time dashboard for monitoring usage and connected devices throughout your event.

Shared networks at trade shows are often overloaded by thousands of devices, causing slow speeds, dropouts, and inconsistent performance. Networks that perform fine during setup can fail completely once the show floor opens and thousands of attendees connect simultaneously.

PopUp WiFi bonded cellular units bypass venue infrastructure entirely, giving exhibitors their own private network that’s unaffected by what anyone else in the hall is doing. Rather than relying on a single connection, each unit bonds multiple 5G and LTE/4G connections from all major carriers simultaneously. The Lite unit bonds 1x 5G and 2x LTE/4G, the Workhorse unit bonds 2x 5G and 2x LTE/4G, and the Beast Mach unit 3 bonds 3x 5G (primary) and 3x LTE/4G (backup). If one carrier slows or drops out, the others carry the load, maintaining consistent performance throughout the event.

Yes live demos, SaaS tools, and cloud-based presentations require stable internet to avoid disruptions.

The right solution depends on the complexity of your demo. The PopUp WiFi Workhorse unit provides reliable event internet connection to suit display videos, LED walls, photo booths, and streaming in up to 1080p, with separate production and guest networks available. 

For larger or more demanding activations, particularly in crowded environments or large trade shows, the Beast Mach 3 unit delivers the lowest latencies and highest speeds, with ultra-high-gain antennas and the fastest-available 5G modems.

Yes, the FCC has ruled that WiFi blockers are illegal and venues cannot prevent guests from using their own cellular connectivity inside venues.

PopUp WiFi units require no venue permission and no installation by venue staff. Units are delivered two business days before your event, arrive pre-configured with your custom network name and password, and can be set up by anyone. Place the unit 4-10 feet off the ground, plug into standard AC power, and send a photo of your setup to our network engineers so they can optimize your connection. A free load-in and tech run day is included with every rental.

Ai tools need the lowest-possible latencies to shine in a crowded setting. Choose the fastest-possible triple-5G bonded cellular internet solution, drawing together several 5G connections from all major carriers simultaneously. For more power and lower latencies in a crowded tradeshow hall, choose a model with ultra high-gain directional antennas that have a focused signal overcoming the challenges of deploying amidst dense crowds and inside large convention center structures.

The PopUp WiFi Beast Mach 3 is the recommended unit for AI tool demonstrations. It bonds any best-performing combination of any multiple of 3 x 5G (primary) connections across all major US carriers simultaneously, with ultra-high-gain antennas and band selection, built to maintain performance in crowded convention center environments where unmanaged hotspots and single-carrier connections typically struggle.

With many traditional trade show internet providers, onsite technicians are provided to install, configure, and troubleshoot your connection. With PopUp WiFi, no onsite technician is needed. We support you during load in, which begins when you text us a photo of your unit in position for our network engineers to check. Then they handle the rest, remotely optimizing the network for best performance in your specific venues (like a sound check, but for your network), then monitoring its performance throughout the rental.

PopUp WiFi units arrive pre-configured and can be set up by anyone in minutes. The Slipstream dashboard gives you live visibility over your network at all times, and our experienced network engineers use IoT data and powerful cloud-based tools to expertly manage your network remotely in real time so you're never on your own. If you have a question, call or text our Support number for on-the-spot answers, 24/7.