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Stadium Tech Report

December 23rd, 2024

Paul Kapustka

News

NRG Stadium adds second Zippin store ahead of Houston Rodeo

The deployment of walk-through concessions stands at sports stadiums continues to grow, with Houston's NRG Stadium announcing the opening of a second such outlet ahead of the just-started Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show. Powered by technology from Zippin and installed in a partnership with caterer Aramark, the "Ice House Express" shops at NRG Stadium will allow fans to simply scan...

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Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium sees 31.2 terabytes of Wi-Fi usage, a new record

Once again, the NFL's big game did not disappoint when it comes to setting Wi-Fi usage records, with 31.2 terabytes of Wi-Fi data used at SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl LVI, according to statistics released by Extreme Networks. The new "official" high-water mark tops the previous biggest number we've ever seen, the 26.42 TB seen at Super Bowl 54 on...

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WaitTime part of Cisco Wi-Fi upgrade deal at UK’s NEC multi-purpose venue

As part of a $9.5 million dollar (7 million U.K. pounds) technology upgrade, the Birmingham, England, National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has agreed to deploy technology from crowd-intelligence system provider WaitTime, along with a Cisco Wi-Fi upgrade, according to the venue. A multi-purpose venue with a wide footprint that includes arena-sized stadiums as well as exhibition halls and outdoor areas, the...

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Verizon, AT&T hit new highs for big-game cellular data use at Super Bowl LVI

Given the full-scale implementation of 5G network resources from all the major cellular carriers, it's perhaps no surprise that data use totals at Sunday's Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles saw records set for both Verizon and AT&T. According to Verizon, customers on its wireless networks "in and around" the stadium Sunday used a total of 30.4...

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Editorial

Cellular carriers bring 5G blitz to SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl LVI

Fans attending Sunday's Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles should have no problem getting a 5G cellular connection, since all the major wireless carriers have done their best to fill the venue with as much 5G gear as possible. The Super Bowl's 5G promotional blitz greets fans as they arrive at LAX airport. Credit all photos: Paul...

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Super Wi-Fi usage at SoFi Stadium: Sign of a new surge in fan connectivity

Historically, most large stadiums getting set to host a Super Bowl can spend a year getting their connectivity infrastructure ready for the demands of the upcoming big game. This year, SoFi Stadium, home of Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, is charting a different path, with Super Bowl-like Wi-Fi usage numbers occurring almost every Sunday of the current NFL season....

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