Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Internet for Exhibitors
Smart City Networks is the exclusive technology services partner at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. Printed prices in Smart City’s ordering guide run from $895 to $39,050 at the incentive rate, which requires ordering with payment 14 days before the first day of move-in. Halls A to C stay open while the rest is rebuilt as a new center due in 2029, the City of Dallas said in February 2026.
Last verified October 19, 2026. Prices and rules change by show; confirm with the provider and your exhibitor manual.
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Smart City Networks
Exclusive technology services partner, per the venue.
Printed prices
$895 to $39,050
Incentive rates, Smart City guide, Oct 2025 to Dec 2026.
Order by
14 days ahead
With payment, before the first day of move-in.
Free Wi-Fi
Not in the halls
The Free Internet network covers common areas and meeting rooms.
What venue internet costs here
Printed rates, per show.
From Smart City’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Exhibitor Ordering Guide, effective October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Incentive rates, for orders placed with payment 14 days before move-in.
Shared internet and Wi-Fi
Shared Light Wired drops, or a Smart City hotspot for your booth.
Light Wired (shared)
$895
Added Light Wired device
$185
Standard Hotspot, 5 devices
$2,339
Standard Hotspot, 15 devices
$4,133
Standard Hotspot, 30 devices
$6,762
Premium Hotspot
from $8,800
Dedicated lines
One wired drop with five static public IPs; routers allowed.
3 Mbps
$3,495
6 Mbps
$5,900
10 Mbps
$7,850
15 Mbps
$11,700
25 Mbps
$19,250
Base rates apply after the 14-day deadline: $1,140 for Light Wired and $9,810 for 10 Mbps. On-site rates are $1,368 and $11,772. Smart City’s 2026 to 2027 order form lists 20 Mbps at $15,500 and estimates 21% for taxes and fees. Light Wired and Standard Hotspot are “NOT FOR STREAMING”; Premium Hotspots run up to $39,050 at 50 Mbps.
Bring MR·NET to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Wired, with its Wi-Fi off.
What the rules cover, and how exhibitors set it up.
What the documents say
Smart City’s ordering guide says a personal hotspot will work in the building. Its Wireless Performance Agreement says “Wireless Devices not authorized by Smart City are strictly prohibited” and doesn’t mention cellular gateways. The venue’s exhibitor and planner FAQs don’t mention hotspots either.
Set it up wired
Switch MR·NET’s Wi-Fi off and plug laptops, POS terminals and screens into its four Ethernet ports. You add no Wi-Fi or access point to the hall and never touch Smart City’s network.
Federal law protects you
The FCC says no convention center or its network operator may intentionally block or disrupt personal Wi-Fi hot spots, and jamming Wi-Fi or cellular signals is illegal.
What you’d save at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Own it once, use it at every show.
Compared with a 10 Mbps dedicated line at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at the incentive rate ($7,850, Smart City Exhibitor Ordering Guide, October 2025 to December 2026). Data: 25 GB a show day (our customers use 10 to 40 GB) for a 3-day show at $8/GB. Excludes shipping and tax.
Before the show
Five things to do.
Need a venue line too? Order with payment 14 days before the first day of move-in.
Order later and you pay base rates, plus 20% once move-in starts.
Pack a switch and Ethernet cables for your booth devices.
Run MR·NET with Wi-Fi off and test it at your office first.
Check which hall your show uses: Halls A to C stay open during construction.
Questions exhibitors ask
About the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Who provides internet at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?
Smart City Networks. The venue’s Service Partners page lists Smart City as its exclusive technology services partner. Exhibitors order at orders.smartcitynetworks.com; Smart City’s Dallas team is at 214-853-8900, and every order needs a floor plan.
Does the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. The venue’s attendee FAQ says free Wi-Fi covers all common areas and meeting rooms, offered with Visit Dallas and Smart City on a network called Free Internet that you join through a splash page. Smart City’s guide says exhibit halls get no complimentary Wi-Fi unless the show’s license provides it, so plan your booth’s connection separately.
How much does internet cost at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?
At the incentive rate, Smart City’s Exhibitor Ordering Guide (October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026) lists shared Light Wired at $895 and dedicated lines from $3,495 for 3 Mbps to $19,250 for 25 Mbps; 10 Mbps is $7,850. Standard and Premium Hotspots run $2,339 to $39,050. Base rates are higher, such as $9,810 for 10 Mbps, and orders placed onsite or after move-in starts cost base plus 20%. These are the same prices as Smart City’s San Diego and Houston guides.
When should I order internet at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?
Order with payment 14 days before the first day of move-in to get Smart City’s incentive rate. After that deadline, base rates apply, and Smart City’s terms say orders placed onsite or after move-in has started cost the base price plus 20%. Include a floor plan; Smart City requires one with every order and asks for it 5 days before move-in to avoid added charges.
Can I bring my own internet to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?
No venue rule we found bans it, but Smart City’s Wireless Performance Agreement says “Wireless Devices not authorized by Smart City are strictly prohibited” and doesn’t mention cellular gateways. Its ordering guide says a personal hotspot will work in the building, though service may become unreliable in crowds. The venue’s exhibitor and planner FAQs don’t mention hotspots or cellular gateways. Run MR·NET with its Wi-Fi off and devices on Ethernet, adding no Wi-Fi to the hall, and check your show’s rules.
Can the venue block or jam my hotspot or cellular gateway?
No. The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau says no convention center or network operator providing service there may intentionally block or disrupt personal Wi-Fi hot spots, and federal law prohibits jamming Wi-Fi or cellular signals. The FCC has fined a convention center internet provider $750,000 and a hotel operator $600,000 for blocking hotspots. If you suspect blocking, file a complaint at fcc.gov/complaints. This is not legal advice.
Which halls are open during construction at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?
Halls A, B and C stay in use while Halls D, E and F are demolished, the City of Dallas said in February 2026. Major demolition is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2026, and the new center, with about 750,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, is on track for completion in 2029.
Can I use a router on venue internet at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?
Only on a dedicated line. Smart City’s guide says routers are not permitted on Light Wired service and will not work; Smart City has often found routers on its shared network installed incorrectly, which can cause problems for other users. Dedicated lines allow wireless and hardline routers and include five static public IPs.
Sources and dates (checked October 19, 2026)
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Exhibitor Ordering Guide, Smart City Networks, effective October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 (V020325).
Wireless Performance Agreement, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Smart City Networks, effective July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 (V070126).
Internet order form, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Smart City Networks, effective July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 (V070126).
Smart City Networks Terms and Conditions, effective February 10, 2026.
Smart City Networks, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center venue page, undated.
KBHCCD Service Partners, Attendee FAQs, Exhibitor FAQs and Planner FAQs, undated.
City of Dallas, Major Demolition Underway at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, February 26, 2026.
FCC Enforcement Advisory DA 15-113, January 27, 2015, and FCC news release on Wi-Fi blocking at convention centers, August 18, 2015.
MR·NET pricing. Prices and rules change by show; confirm with the provider and your exhibitor manual.
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