All 30 NFL stadiums are now outfitted with Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, the carrier’s brand name for its C-Band and mmWave network
With three recent networks upgrades completed, Verizon can now claim to have provided its 5G Ultra Wideband service — the brand name for its C-band and Millimeter Wave (mmWave) network — in all 30 NFL stadiums.
“Verizon has made this investment in 5G Ultra Wideband to ensure that when thousands of fans gather together they can rely on their connection and have an awesome experience,” said Joe Russo, EVP & president of global networks and technology at Verizon. “Using our premium, high-band mmWave spectrum, Verizon customers in every NFL stadium can share the action on the field on social media, and connect with other fans.”
Verizon has been working with the NFL for a long time, developing use cases like coach-to-coach communications with a managed private wireless solution in all stadiums, and various the fan-oriented experiences like low-latency video — productized as Verizon 5G Multi-View — which enables fans to view up to seven simultaneous camera angles, allowing them watch a game on their phone from different angles and go back and review moments from the game. At some stadiums, Verizon deployed a technology that divides crowds into sectors “like slices of a pie,” allowing engineers to adjust each slice individually to curate the network performance based on where stadium attendees move and how they use data. Additionally, Verizon said that its 5G network allows stadium operators to enabling autonomous or cashierless retail, accelerated access and crowd analytics, all of which further improve the fan in-stadium experience.
“These solutions are part of the broader Verizon Business Connected Venue approach, which is rooted in its 5G investment in more than 75 large public venues in the United States, including some of the most iconic major sports and music venues,” said the carrier. “Verizon brings a mix of public and private network capabilities, a robust technology ecosystem, and 5G partnerships that enable leagues, teams, and stadium operators to achieve desired venue operations outcomes.”
