The Future and Interoperability of Wi-Fi and 5G in Large Public Venues

For sports venues today, to deliver upon fan expectations and support the many functions of gameday operations, two core technologies come to mind: Wi-Fi/IT networks and 5G/LTE. While both technologies have been deployed in large sports venues for some time, there are still questions and theories about the interplay between Wi-Fi and 5G/LTE:

• How do Wi-Fi AND 5G/LTE solutions complement each other in a sports venue?
• What are the potential strong points and use cases of each technology?
• How has respective technology advancements for both changed future outlook/investment?
• What new and elevated venue challenges/goals impact consideration for Wi-Fi and 5G/LTE?
• If I’m a sports technology leader, do I really need both to support my environment?

All these questions and more are explored in our latest Sports & Public Venues Down to the Wire User Group Session. Watch our panel of industry experts share their experiences and perspectives on the very relevant and important topic of Wi-Fi and 5G/LTE in sports venues. Speakers for this session includes:

• Sam Hart: Director of Information Technology, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Grant Nodine: SVP of Technology, National Hockey League
• Lee Field: Managing Director of 5G & Enterprise Solutions, Verizon Business Group