Why Wi-Fi in stadiums need rigorous testing?
WiFi in Stadiums Engage Fans with Seamless Connectivity With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, users in stadiums demand high data rates to engage with other fans across multiple social networks be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat.The expectation is of pervasive connectivity. Fans come to the stadium not only to view their favorite football / tennis / rugby / cricket match live but also to share their experiences with their friends and family instantly. During the 2014 Football world cup final in Rio, over 32 million tweets and 280 million interactions on Facebook were recorded from within the Maracana stadium through the period of the game. Now, imagine the number of social media interactions from stadiums in 2017. Providing free WiFi in stadiums has become a game changer for sports clubs, leagues and entertainment operators to engage with their fans and to build their brands. Loss of connectivity now has a tangible commercial cost that ...