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Comcast Business Scores Arena WiFi Deal
Comcast unit to deploy and manage WiFi network at the new State Farm Arena, the home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
December 18, 2018
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ATLANTA -- Comcast Business today announced an agreement with the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club to provide and manage the team’s enterprise WiFi network at the new State Farm Arena. It will deliver 10 times the current speed and nearly doubles the number of access points that existed prior to the massive renovation.
The network will capably support Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena fans, increasing venue connectivity and creating more opportunities for unique digital experiences that fans crave at live events. Comcast Business’ WiFi solutions will be highly scalable to meet the shifting network requirements necessary for the mixed-use facility. This optimizes internet speed and reliability no matter the crowd size or location within the arena, from the seating to restaurants and shops.
Fans are increasingly engaging with teams through technologically-advanced mobile devices and apps. With Comcast Business’ WiFi service, fans will seamlessly access gameday and venue necessities including:
Interact with the newly launched Atlanta Hawks mobile app
Purchase and manage tickets and parking
Purchase premium seat upgrades and experiences
Watch special content, get statistics, and participate in promotions
Share their experiences at State Farm Arena via social channels
The upgraded WiFi system also enhances the Atlanta Hawks’ behind-the-scenes operations by supporting stadium technology and infrastructure, including Point of Sale (POS) Systems, new access controls, new building management tools, and new applications such as ticketing and wayfinding.
Comcast Business
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