IAAPA Expo 2026 Internet for Exhibitors
Smart City Networks is the exclusive internet provider at the Orange County Convention Center, where the IAAPA Expo floor runs Nov 17 to 20. After IAAPA’s Oct 12 incentive deadline, a dedicated 10 Mbps line is $9,810, or $11,772 once move-in starts Nov 12. IAAPA’s free floor Wi-Fi is for “light” use. MR·NET customers have deployed at the OCCC, and the $995 first-show trial can ship overnight for $175 more.
Independent guide by MR·NET, not affiliated with or endorsed by IAAPA. Last verified October 17, 2026. Prices and rules can change; confirm with IAAPA and Smart City Networks.
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Smart City Networks
The OCCC’s exclusive provider. Order online or with IAAPA’s form.
10 Mbps line
$9,810
Base rate until Nov 11; $11,772 from move-in.
On-site rate
From Nov 12
Base plus 20% once move-in starts.
Show floor
Nov 17 to 20
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday to 4 p.m. Move-in from Nov 12.
What IAAPA Expo internet costs
Per show, from Smart City’s IAAPA 2026 order form.
From the Smart City Networks order form IAAPA links for IAAPA Expo 2026 (effective July 1 to December 31, 2026); the hotspot row is from Smart City’s OCCC Exhibitor Ordering Guide. Neither says per day or per show, and the form adds an estimated 10% for taxes and fees.
Base rate (Oct 13 to Nov 11)
Orders after the incentive deadline, before move-in starts.
Premium, shared 10 Mbps
$1,395
Dedicated 3 Mbps
$4,370
Dedicated 6 Mbps
$7,375
Dedicated 10 Mbps
$9,810
Standard Hotspot, 5 devices
$2,807
On-site rate (from Nov 12)
Base plus 20%, once move-in starts.
Premium, shared 10 Mbps
$1,674
Dedicated 3 Mbps
$5,244
Dedicated 6 Mbps
$8,850
Dedicated 10 Mbps
$11,772
Standard Hotspot, 5 devices
$3,368
Premium is a shared line for light use, “NOT FOR STREAMING,” with no routers; dedicated lines include 5 public IP addresses and support routers. Orders with payment by Oct 12 get incentive rates: $7,850 for 10 Mbps. Full payment is due by move-in.
Or bring your own internet: MR·NET’s $995 first-show trial
MR·NET bonds Verizon, AT&T and T‑Mobile into one booth connection. The first-show trial is $995 plus tax: the gateway with 3 SIMs, 100 GB of data (then $8/GB) and standard shipping (3 to 5 days). For first-time customers: one unit, one show, up to 30 days.
Bring MR·NET to IAAPA Expo
Deployed at the OCCC by our customers.
What the show rules say, and how exhibitors set it up.
What the rules say
IAAPA’s policies say “Livestreaming of any kind is not permitted,” and exhibitors may take orders only for future delivery. The Smart City order packet IAAPA links says “Wireless Devices not authorized by Smart City are strictly prohibited.” Get IAAPA’s OK in writing before you bring MR·NET.
Set it up wired
Once IAAPA approves, switch MR·NET’s Wi-Fi off and plug terminals, game cabinets, kiosks and laptops into its four Ethernet ports. Ticketing, cashless and game demos then run on one bonded Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile connection.
Blocking and jamming are illegal
The FCC says no convention center or its network operator may intentionally block or disrupt personal Wi-Fi hot spots, and federal law bans jamming Wi-Fi or cellular signals. A show’s own rules are a separate, contractual matter.
What you’d save at OCCC prices
Own it once, use it at every show.
Compared with a 10 Mbps dedicated line at the OCCC at the incentive rate ($7,850; $9,810 at the base rate after Oct 12), from Smart City’s IAAPA 2026 order form. Smart City doesn’t say per day or per show; we treat it as per show. Data: 25 GB a show day (our customers use 10 to 40 GB) for the 4-day show floor at $8/GB. Excludes shipping and tax.
Before IAAPA Expo
Five things to do.
Ordering MR·NET close to the show? The $995 first-show trial can ship overnight for $175 more; have it sent to your hotel or office before your move-in date, Nov 12 to 16.
Ordering from Smart City? Base rates run until move-in starts Nov 12; after that, on-site rates are 20% higher. Send a floor plan, and pay in full by move-in.
Bringing your own connection? Get IAAPA’s OK in writing first: Exhibitors@IAAPA.org.
Leave livestreams out of your plan, pack a switch and Ethernet cables, and run MR·NET with its Wi-Fi off.
Booths must be mostly set by 5 p.m. on Nov 16. Test your demo on MR·NET while you set up.
Get this checklist and the order deadlines by email.
Questions exhibitors ask
About IAAPA Expo 2026.
How much does internet cost at IAAPA Expo 2026?
Smart City Networks sells it at the prices in the order form IAAPA links. After the Oct 12 incentive deadline, base rates apply: $1,395 for Premium, a shared 10 Mbps connection for light use, and $9,810 for a dedicated 10 Mbps line. From the start of move-in on Nov 12, on-site rates are 20% higher, so 10 Mbps costs $11,772. Add an estimated 10% for taxes and fees.
Who sells booth internet at IAAPA Expo?
Smart City Networks, the exclusive provider of internet and telephone services at the Orange County Convention Center, and IAAPA’s listed contractor for both. Order at orders.smartcitynetworks.com, call (888) 446-6911 or email customerservice@smartcitynetworks.com, and send a floor plan.
When is the internet deadline for IAAPA Expo 2026?
IAAPA lists Oct 12, 2026 as Smart City’s incentive order deadline, for orders received with payment 30 days before the first day of move-in. Base prices then apply until move-in starts on Nov 12, and orders placed on-site or after move-in starts cost base plus 20%.
Is there free Wi-Fi for exhibitors at IAAPA Expo?
Yes, for light use. IAAPA says its Wi-Fi is free for checking email and sending texts, and that if you plan to stream videos, download files or use it for more complex needs, “we highly recommend you arrange your own connection.”
Can I bring my own internet to IAAPA Expo?
Ask IAAPA first, at Exhibitors@IAAPA.org. The Smart City order packet IAAPA links says “Wireless Devices not authorized by Smart City are strictly prohibited,” while Smart City’s Ordering Guide says a personal hotspot will work in the building, though user density can make it unreliable. If approved, run MR·NET wired with its Wi-Fi off, so you add no Wi-Fi or access point to the hall. MR·NET customers have deployed at the OCCC.
Can I livestream or sell from my IAAPA booth?
Plan on no. IAAPA’s show policies say “Livestreaming of any kind is not permitted.” The line sits in its rules on press and attendee photography, so ask Exhibitors@IAAPA.org before streaming from your booth. Cash-and-carry and take-away sales are banned; exhibitors may take orders for future delivery only.
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. A show’s own rules are a separate, contractual matter, so get the show’s OK first. This is not legal advice.
When are move-in and show hours at IAAPA Expo 2026?
Targeted move-in starts Nov 12, general move-in runs Nov 14 to 16, and booths must be mostly set by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov 16. The show floor is open Tuesday to Thursday, Nov 17 to 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, Nov 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the OCCC’s South and West Buildings. Education runs Nov 16 to 19.
Can I get a quote for MR·NET at IAAPA Expo?
Yes. Use “Get a quote” on this page, tell us what needs to be online, and we’ll get back to you right away, or call (845) 666-0696.
Sources and dates (checked October 17, 2026)
IAAPA Expo 2026, Important Show Information, dates, buildings and free Wi-Fi.
IAAPA Expo 2026, Schedule and Move-in/out, move-in, hours and move-out.
IAAPA Expo 2026, Official Contractors, Smart City as exclusive provider and the Oct 12 incentive deadline.
IAAPA Expo 2026, Show Rules and Violation Penalties, sales and demonstrations.
IAAPA Show Policies, livestreaming and photography.
IAAPA Expo 2026 Exhibitor Welcome Guide, floor hours and the Exhibitors@IAAPA.org contact.
Smart City Networks, Internet Service Contract for IAAPA Expo 2026, prices, deadlines and the Wireless Performance Agreement.
Smart City Networks, OCCC Exhibitor Ordering Guide, hotspot prices and personal hotspots.
Smart City Networks, Terms and Conditions, base and on-site pricing.
FCC Enforcement Advisory DA 15-113, Wi-Fi blocking is prohibited, January 27, 2015.
Planning for IAAPA Expo? Request a quote.
Tell us what needs to be online and we’ll get back to you right away, or call (845) 666-0696. New to MR·NET? The first-show trial is $995 for one show, with the gateway, 100 GB of data and standard shipping included, plus tax.
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