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Fans inside CenturyLink Field in Seattle know they are better off watching the action on the field rather than trying to use the internet to learn more about their team or share what they’re seeing with friends at home. Connections are notoriously slow or impossible due mainly to the fact that many thousands of people overcrowd the available mobile networks. For teams like the Seattle Seahawks or Sounders FC that are increasingly trying to enhance the experience by engaging with fans through mobile devices during games, it’s a troubling proposition to know that those fans can’t event see or interact with what’s being shared.… Read More
