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American Tower taps MatSing, CommScope for new DAS deployment at Xcel Energy Center
Fans attending games or events at Xcel Energy Center this season should see improved cellular connectivity thanks to a new distributed antenna system (DAS) deployed by American Tower, using gear from MatSing and CommScope. The 20,554-seat arena, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild, recently went through a full rip and replace upgrade of its legacy DAS, according to American Tower....News
‘Super Bowl’ wireless networks at State Farm Stadium perform well at 2024 men’s Final Four
If your venue is going to host the Final Four, it never hurts to host the Super Bowl the year before, at least from a wireless network perspective. Thanks to network infrastructure investments made ahead of Super Bowl LVII in 2023, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., was more than prepared for the wireless demands of the NCAA 2024 men's...Feature
Wireless upgrades have State Farm Stadium prepared for Super Bowl LVII
Eight years ago, the state-of-the art networks inside the venue now known as State Farm Stadium set one-day records for fan wireless data consumption at Super Bowl XLIX. While the stadium has remained one of the most active large-event venues since then, the ever-increasing demands of wireless users meant that to properly host this year's big game, a full network...Editorial
Video Interview: John Short, CommScope
The old proverb that says it takes a lot of wires to make something wireless is never truer than at large public venues like stadiums. At the ALSD Conference and Trade Show earlier this year we sat down with John Short from CommScope to talk about some of the latest trends in stadium infrastructure design, including converged networks. As director...Feature