Small Cells Kick in to Enhance New Stadium Experience in L.A.

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Mobilitie partnered with the Los Angeles Football Club soccer team (LAFC ) to install what the company called a “world class wireless network” for the home opener on Sunday at the Banc of California Stadium. Mobilitie’s neutral-host distributed antenna system (DAS) allowed the 22,000 LAFC fans to call, text, post and stream their favorite moments from the match. The network was constructed in three months in conjunction with the stadium build schedule, according to a Mobilitie spokesperson.

The network was the result of a multi-year partnership between Mobilitie and the stadium dating back to when the site was still a concept. The newest addition to Exposition Park is also the first open-air stadium built in Los Angeles in over 50 years, so careful attention was paid to ensure the network matched the venue’s aesthetic guidelines

“From the start, our goal with Banc of California Stadium was to provide the best and most unique experience in sports for our fans and supporters,” said LAFC EVP and Chief Business Officer Larry Freedman. “This is a world-class venue that incorporates innovative technologies to deliver a fast wireless network.”

“Every venue is different from a design approach and data consumption can vary greatly when you consider social media habits, video streaming, mobile applications, and corporate device access,” said Mobilitie President/CEO Christos Karmis.  

May 2, 2018

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