The Sevens in-venue WiFi optimizing game day operations, branded portal, user analytics and enabling in-stadium fans with full connectivity and unrestricted use of their mobile devices.
With the ability to allocate bandwidth and device privileges accordingly, the high-density WiFi network was able to provide uninterrupted and tailored service for the
wide-variety of internal applications that run over the network: media and photo uploads and downloads, all guest and internal devices, and the delivery of differentiated in-venue advertisement via the EZEADS.
EZELINK onsite engineers provided real-time assistance and in-person troubleshooting with the fan base to ensure all network-related issues, including gaining access to the
WiFi, is immediately addressed in real time.
Statistics
Based on usage averages from the 2018 season, the new WiFi network was able to fully support 19,343 peak unique users and 13,529 concurrent users, with a peak
adoption rate of 44% of in-venue fans connected to the WiFi at one point during the season.
The secure and reliable WiFi connectivity improved the mobile experience for fans, allowing them to experience and share the
game’s excitement with family and friends – both in stadium and out.
Through Analytics, the Sevens discovered actionable intelligence to further improve the game day. Different pockets of WiFi networks were identified around the stadium; including personal WiFi hotspots, and other sources of interference. Which upon elimination, bolstered the network experience for fans and simplified network management for the IT team.