AT&T is bringing its 5G Evolution to Minneapolis in time for Super Bowl LII. The launch will provide customers in the area with greater connectivity on their devices along with upgraded network capabilities.
Along with greater network capabilities surrounding Minneapolis, U.S. Bank Stadium will receive its own upgrades via a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). LTE capacity within the venue has been boosted by roughly 150 percent since last year. According to AT&T, the stadium’s network alone could provide coverage for the entire city of Minneapolis.
“We’re excited about launching this new wireless network in Minneapolis in the coming months as we move towards standards-based mobile 5G,” Marachel Knight, AT&T’s Senior VP of Wireless Network Architecture & Design, said in a statement. “The upgrades we’re making today in Minneapolis are the foundation for the future of next generation connectivity in this city.”
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Not only will 5G be deployed in Minneapolis, but also the company plans to roll out the network to 19 other cities by year’s end. AT&T is working with numerous global technology partners to ensure a smooth launch.
AT&T has been working tirelessly in recent years to ensure better connectivity within stadiums. Last year, at multiple venues, they sent in drones to identify heavily saturated wireless areas during events.