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Verizon is deploying C-band spectrum at the MetLife Stadium, adding to the millimeter wave spectrum already available Verizon this week announced that it will install major network upgrades at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, beginning in 2024. The upgrades,...

Tailgating is an integral part of the game day experience with its history being deeply rooted in American culture. Dating back to 1906, a Harvard vs. Yale college football game was potentially the first ever pre-game tailgating event with automobiles. Since then, the tradition...

Sixty percent of Super Bowl LVII attendees were Verizon customers, and together, they used 47.8 TB of data Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Verizon invested more than $100 million in network upgrades and enhancements in and around State Farm Stadium and the greater Phoenix area....

Extreme is now the official Wi-Fi solution, Wi-Fi analytics solution and WAN edge solution provider for Minor League Baseball To address the decreasing interest in sports among younger audiences, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is turning to advanced stadium and in-game technologies. As part of this...

The 2022 Commonwealth Games, an international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, was held in Birmingham, England. This year’s event featured more than 5,000 athletes from 72 nations, 19 different sports and a private network provided by BT. Partnering with the...

According to Extreme Networks, Wi-Fi usage during this past season’s NFL games demonstrated the most digitally engaged fanbase to date Earlier this month, Extreme Networks released its National Football League (NFL) 2021-2022 season and Super bowl LVI Wi-Fi network stats, confirming that in-stadium fans set yet...

Verizon says its in-stadium fans experienced peak speeds of 3.89 Gbps during the Super Bowl In preparation Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, Verizon invested $119 million in a deployment that, among other things, included 169 new small cells, four new macro...

The 'hat trick' includes insights into fan preferences, venue operations and network efficiency, according to Extreme Networks CEO For the ninth year in a row, Extreme Networks will be the official Wi-Fi solutions and analytics provider for the National Football League's (NFL) Super Bowl. But...

The solution includes Wi-Fi 6 access points and real-time analytics to support immersive fan experiences and improve operating efficiency Extreme Networks is participating in the NASCAR Technology Partner Platform, which is comprised of technology companies working together to “evolve the racing industry” by introducing innovative...

Stanford Athletics has selected Extreme Networks and Comcast Business to deploy a professional-grade, high-density Wi-Fi 6 network at its Stanford Stadium and Maples Pavilion. Wi-Fi 6 access points, provided by Extreme Networks, have been installed throughout the stadium and pavilion, providing fans with fast, high-performing and...

Extreme Networks has already deployed access points and/or ExtremeAnalytics software across 24 NFL stadiums Extreme Networks has extended its partnership with the National Football League (NFL)through 2024. The company will continue to provide Wi-Fi network solutions and analytics for the league, adding new Wi-Fi 6 deployments along...

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has become one of the latest service providers to partner up with a gaming company to capitalize on the booming market, which saw significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Swarmio, a global gaming and esports technology company, worked with SLT...

For the first time, Verizon gave the keynote address at E3, one of the biggest gaming expos in the world Advanced technologies like 5G and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) are making it possible to take graphic-heavy AAA games and online multiplayer games on the go,...

Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband is available in parts of more than 70 U.S. cities and 60 stadiums and arenas This week, Verizon has made further headway in the sports world, partnering with the National Hockey League (NHL) and with more National Basketball Association (NBA) teams. Verizon...

Verizon will provide 5G and Wi-Fi solutions to New York UBS Arena, Seattle Climate Pledge Arena and Coachella Valley Arena Oak View Group (OVG) has selected Verizon as a connectivity provider, making the carrier the exclusive 5G and wireless partner to three OVG arenas, including...

The KymiRing motorsports venue in Finland is to get its own private 5G network to augment media streaming and television broadcast services, as well as to help with testing autonomous and connected vehicles. Local private networking specialist Edzcom has been appointed to manage the...

Verizon's MEC platform moves AWS compute and storage services to the edge of the network Days before this year’s Super Bowl at Miami’s Raymond James Stadium, Verizon Vice President of Device Technology Brian Mecum told RCR Wireless News that fans will have access to a...

The Wi-Fi network will carry data from onboard sensors and devices to support boats CommScope will connect Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailboat team’s 75-foot long AC75 racing yacht with Ruckus Wi-Fi equipment during the PRADA Cup. The Ruckus Wi-Fi network will carry data from hundreds...

Verizon will set up a high-definition, 5G-enabled, 360-degree camera on the infield Fans of racing won’t be able to enjoy the Indianapolis 500 in person at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) this year as a result of COVID-19, but Verizon is doing its best to...

Verizon's Chief Strategy Officer: '5G could fuel esports' Verizon has been very active in all things gaming and sports, from providing 5G coverage in numerous NFL stadiums and basketball and hockey arenas, to working with Google to offer cloud gaming. Now, the operator is making...

5G goes to the seventh hole of U.S. Open in a collaboration among FOX Sports, AT&T, Ericsson and Intel. Two FOX Sports cameras will transmit 4K HDR images over a 5G network from the seventh hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club during the U.S. Open Championship...

Avanade, an IT consulting company, is helping Williams Martini Racing harness IoT by using biometric data to analyze every aspect of pit stop performance and maintain an edge over rivals. Avanade worked with Williams during the 2016 Formula 1 season to capture and evaluate a range...

Silicon Labs recently released its new Thunderboard React, a cloud-connected, Bluetooth-enabled, sensor-driven "internet of things" developer kit that lets customers demo, evaluate and develop their own projects. To show off the capabilities of the new platform, Silicon Labs hosted a pinewood derby race with IoT-enabled cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dybp-89g6hM The...

Silicon Labs recently released its new Thunderboard React, a cloud-connected, Bluetooth-enabled, sensor-driven IoT developer kit that lets customers demo, evaluate and develop their own projects. To show off the capabilities of the new platform, Silicon Labs hosted a pinewood derby race with IoT-enabled cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dybp-89g6hM The company invited...