Austin FC Selects Boingo for Wi-Fi 6 and Cellular Services
July 30 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- Austin FC Signs Multi-Year Wi-Fi and DAS Agreement with Boingo
for New State-of-the-Art Sports and Entertainment Stadium
- First-Ever Major League Venue in Austin will Feature Wi-Fi 6 to
Deliver Increased Coverage and Capacity
Boingo Wireless (NASDAQ: WIFI), the leading distributed antenna
system (DAS) and Wi-Fi provider, has been awarded the wireless
rights at the new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium currently under
construction in Austin, Texas. Boingo will design, install, operate
and maintain neutral host cellular DAS and Wi-Fi 6 networks
throughout the stadium, including bowl seating, suites, club
sections, concourses and the field, to power a highly-connected,
fan-focused experience. The new stadium will be home to Austin FC
and is scheduled to open in Spring 2021 for the club’s inaugural
MLS season.
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“The important selection of Boingo Wireless as a technology
provider represents a significant addition to the Austin FC stadium
project,” said Andy Loughnane, Austin FC President. “Our stadium
will be a world-class facility that prioritizes technology,
hospitality, and above all, the fan experience. We selected Boingo
to achieve our tech-forward objectives and keep guests connected
during all stadium events, notably on matchday. We look forward to
Boingo delivering a best-in-class experience to all Austin FC fans
and stadium guests.”
Austin FC selected Boingo after a competitive review process.
The company stood out for its strong wireless carrier relationships
and ability to build converged neutral host networks that meet data
demands of the 5G era. Boingo’s DAS will be designed for
multi-carrier coverage, with flexibility for seamless 5G upgrades.
The Wi-Fi 6 deployment will mark one of the first Wi-Fi 6 launches
at an MLS stadium and will offer fans fast, free connectivity.
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest generation of Wi-Fi designed to deliver
enhanced coverage, capacity, speed and performance in dense,
demanding Wi-Fi environments like stadiums. Passpoint, a next
generation hotspot technology, will also be offered to connect fans
to a seamless and secure Wi-Fi 6 experience.
“We’ve entered a new age of sports where the action takes place
not only on the field, but also on the fan’s device,” said Mike
Finley, Boingo CEO. “This immersive experience requires strong
wireless connectivity that fuels fan engagement and satisfaction.
From DAS to Wi-Fi 6 to Passpoint, Boingo has Austin FC covered, and
we’re proud to play our part to provide a next generation connected
fan experience.”
The Austin FC soccer park and stadium is a $260 million, 100%
privately financed project in the tech-savvy City of Austin. When
completed, the 20,500-seat multipurpose, open-air stadium will
represent one of the most tech-forward, modern and ecofriendly
sporting, entertainment and community venues in North America. In
addition to hosting Austin FC, it is designed to accommodate other
sporting events, concerts, community activities, and cultural
events.
Austin FC adds to Boingo’s growing portfolio of MLS, NBA, NFL
and NCAA stadiums in the U.S. and expands its wireless footprint in
Texas.
Boingo and Austin FC will present at the upcoming SportTechie
webinar, “5G and the Future of Live Sports” on Wednesday, August 5
at 12:30 p.m. ET. To learn more and for free registration, click
here.
About Austin FC
Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the 27th club in
January 2019 and is the City of Austin’s first major league team.
Austin FC will officially begin play in 2021 in a new, 100%
privately financed, $260 million, state-of-the-art soccer stadium
and public park in Austin.
Austin FC operates Austin FC Academy, the fully funded boys
development academy, which aims to represent the highest level of
competition for elite players in Central Texas. It serves as the
feature pathway to MLS for the region’s most talented young
players.
Austin FC’s parent company and ownership group is Two Oak
Ventures, the entity which manages Austin FC and affiliated assets,
including the MLS soccer park and stadium under construction at
10414 McKalla Place in Austin, Texas, and St. David’s Performance
Center, the $45 million training facility of the Club and Austin FC
Academy, scheduled to open in Spring 2021. St. David’s Performance
Center will be located at the Parmer Innovation Center in Northeast
Austin.
About Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIFI) helps the world stay
connected. Our vast footprint of DAS, Wi-Fi and small cells reaches
more than a billion people annually, making Boingo one of the
largest providers of indoor wireless networks. You'll find Boingo
connecting people and things at airports, stadiums, military bases,
convention centers, multifamily communities and commercial
properties. To learn more about the Boingo story, visit
www.boingo.com.
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