Austin FC and Q2 Stadium | Austin, Texas
Home of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Austin FC, Q2 Stadium is one of the most tech-forward, modern and eco-friendly sports and entertainment venues in North America. In addition to Austin FC, this 20,500-seat multipurpose, open-air stadium hosts a variety of other sporting events, concerts, and cultural and community activities annually.
Challenge
Prioritizing hospitality and a connected fan experience was important to Austin FC. Reliable cellular and Wi-Fi service were required to meet those needs.
- High-capacity network coverage facility-wide, including suites, club sections, and the field
- High speed, free Wi-Fi connectivity
- Seamless and secure network
Boingo Solutions
Boingo designed, installed and manages a converged network that combines a distributed antenna system (DAS) and Wi-Fi 6 solutions to support an immersive fan experience. The addition of Passpoint technology makes Wi-Fi connectivity seamless and secure.
- Increased neutral host network capacity for data and voice mobile users
- Secure handoff between cellular and Wi-Fi networks via Passpoint. Passpoint is a Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) technology that automatically connects fans to Wi-Fi with no log-in or passwords required
- Fast, free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 network monitoring and customer care with on-demand data and analytics
Outcome
Boingo’s DAS and Wi-Fi solutions support mobile ticketing and concessions while helping to bring sports action from the field to fans’ devices.
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About Boingo: Boingo Wireless is a leading provider of 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity solutions. The company designs, builds and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world, supporting more than 50 sports and entertainment venues such as Soldier Field, State Farm Arena, the Delta Center, Petco Park and more. Teams across the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS and NCAA rely on Boingo to connect fans and operations—from mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks. Boingo’s product portfolio includes cellular distributed antenna systems (DAS), macro towers, small cells and next generation Wi-Fi. Learn more at www.boingo.com.
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