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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....News
Extreme Networks signs Wi-Fi deals with NHL, Manchester United
Networking vendor Extreme Networks announced today a multi-year deal making it "an official Wi-Fi partner" of the National Hockey League, as well as a deal to deploy a new Wi-Fi 6 network at Old Trafford, the home stadium for the Manchester United team. Though Extreme did not announce any signed deals to provide Wi-Fi gear to any NHL arenas, the...Editorial
Survey says: Covid resurgence the top concern for venues
What is the top concern of venues this year? According to the results of our Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, the possible resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic was easily the top answer among the 100-plus stadium technology professionals who participated in our survey. Fans attending games at SoFi Stadium need to show proof of Covid vaccination. Credit all photos: Paul Kapustka,...News
Buffalo Bills add vaccination-proof requirement for fans; LA teams coming soon
The Buffalo Bills are the latest NFL team to join the growing list of organizations that will require fans to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination to attend games, and the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers are expected to follow suit soon, with both regions getting government direction to do so. In Buffalo, the Bills joined county executives on...News