# Air Force Expands Dorm Wi-Fi Access

The Department of the Air Force has launched free Wi-Fi service with speeds of at least 100 Mbps at 28 initial unaccompanied-housing locations through an Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contract. Deployment is planned to reach another 25% of installations in fiscal 2027, with the remaining housing facilities scheduled for the following year. The article does not identify the provider, contract value, or a new solicitation.

- The existing AAFES contracting channel is central to the rollout; suppliers should assess AAFES-related procurement activity and installation-level Wi-Fi and network infrastructure needs.
- The staged expansion creates potential demand for connectivity, installation, and related infrastructure services across Air Force housing locations, although the signal does not specify procurement scope or timing beyond the deployment phases.
- Because no provider, award value, or solicitation is identified, companies should avoid assuming a new competition has been announced and use the stated deployment schedule to inform business planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 31, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Air Force (DAF)
- Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Sources
- [
        Air Force kicks off effort to provide free Wi-Fi to Airmen in dorms - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/air-force/2026/10/air-force-kicks-off-effort-to-provide-free-wi-fi-to-airmen-in-dorms) - Federal News Network