T-Mobile Mounts Up Mobilitie For Improved Service at 2016 Kentucky Derby

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kentucky derbyRachel’s Valentina, Cathryn Sophia, Weep No More and T-Mobile all in the same sentence? They’ll all be lined up and ready to run at 6:34 pm EDT Saturday for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The first three are part of the 15-horse (14 of them are fillies) line up for the mile-and-a-half equine delight, and the fast-pacing carrier now leading the great American wireless race. To keep its stride, T-Mobile has jockeyed its way into a deal with Mobilitie, building out a DAS network at the historic racetrack to address the growing needs of Smartphone users.

“The Kentucky Derby is a social experience unlike any other major sporting event and our partnership with Mobilitie has allowed guests with Smartphone service from participating carriers to maintain connectivity and share their onsite experiences in real time,” said Ryan Jordan, general manager of Churchill Downs. “Mobile usage increases every year and it’s important for us to maximize our network coverage as we seek to advance the guest experience at Churchill Downs, and we’re thrilled that T-Mobile customers will be able to utilize our high speed distributed antenna system.” 

The DAS installation at Churchill Downs consists of multiple strategically placed antennas that distribute T-Mobile’s wireless network coverage throughout the entire 5.1 million square foot venue, including the clubhouse, parking lots and infield. The multiple antenna arrangement helps the network manage wireless capacity in heavily trafficked areas, bringing better and more consistent wireless coverage to customers in both the indoor and outdoor spaces.

“The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is the busiest sporting event of the year, with hundreds of thousands of guests coming into the venue over the course of the weekend. Our partnership with Churchill Downs is the pinnacle of how technology can change how people interact and experience these events,” said Christos Karmis, President of Mobilitie, which built, owns and currently operates the neutral host DAS.  “We’re confident that visitors to the Derby will be thrilled with the enhanced wireless experience.”

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