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Stadium Tech Report

May 16th, 2025

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Hyper-directional gets hyper-competitive

The hyper-directional wireless antenna market for stadiums is getting hyper-competitive, with news of a planned acquisition in the Wi-Fi space and a new competitor emerging in the cellular market. On the Wi-Fi product side, sources have told Stadium Tech Report that Fortinet, a leader in networked security, may have already agreed to acquire Everest Networks, a manufacturer of long-reach or...

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New long-reach ‘hyper-directional’ wireless antennas provide revenue and operational benefits for stadium networks

After more than a decade of trying to fit fan-facing wireless antennas into stadiums with varying levels of success, teams and venue owners have a powerful new tool to assist them in their quest to build networks that are both high performing and economically sound: The "long reach" or "hyper-directional" wireless antenna. This diagram from a Cisco 9104 data sheet...

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Pioneers of Connectivity: How the Cubs Took Control of Their Digital Future

Wrigley Field, an iconic symbol of baseball history, has long been known for its ivy-covered walls and hand-operated scoreboard. Yet, beneath its nostalgic exterior lies a sophisticated wireless infrastructure that has set a new standard in stadium connectivity. The driving force behind this transformation? The Chicago Cubs’ bold decision to control their own Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and their long-standing...

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New reality or anomaly – Super Bowl 59 Wi-Fi usage off dramatically

As it turns out, the lopsided score on the football field at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9 wasn't the only blowout that took place in Caesars Superdome that night. In the wireless community, the competition at the NFL's championship game was between the fan-facing cellular and Wi-Fi networks. In surprising fashion it wasn't even close. The combined AT&T and...

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ANDREW is Back and Ready for a Better Connected Future

The legendary ANDREW brand has returned. Now part of the Amphenol family, ANDREW leverages more than 85 years of wireless innovation to deliver simple, efficient, enduring and sustainable solutions for mobile network operators and enterprises worldwide. View this video to learn more and see how ANDREW is back and ready for the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTDNU95fjCE ANDREW an Amphenol company For more...

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