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TE Connectivity Deploys Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in Major Stadiums for Champions Cup Soccer Action
MINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)--
TE Connectivity (News - Alert) (TE), a world leader in connectivity, today announced
that its FlexWave
Prism and InterReach
Spectrum distributed antenna systems (DAS) have been deployed to
bring high-quality mobile services to major stadiums around the country.
The stadiums will play host to the International Champions Cup soccer
tournament, and are also home to professional and major college sports
teams.
Wireless antenna masked in stadium fixture (Photo: Business Wire)
The International Champions Cup brings eight top international soccer
clubs into competition in U.S. stadiums from July 24 through August 4.
The teams will play three games each in a round-robin format, with the
two top teams facing off on August 4 in Miami. Matches will be held at
several stadiums equipped with TE DAS, including:
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CitiField in Flushing, N.Y.
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FedEx Field in Hyattsville, Md.
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Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas
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Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
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Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
TE's DAS products are the
choice for major stadiums and arenas around the world because they
are easy to deploy and upgrade, and they deliver the highest possible
performance. Fans at these stadiums will enjoy the ability to send
texts, photos, e-mails and video clips to friends while watching the
International Champions Cup matches or other events. According to a
tier-one service provider, major U.S. sporting events have driven as
much as 1.9 terabytes of data usage by spectators, representing a
year-over-year increase in wireless traffic of 800 percent.
"Mobile devices are an integral part of sporting and entertainment
events and fans expect access to all of their services from their
seats," said Peter Wraight, president of TE Wireless. "Stadium owners
and mobile operators choose our DAS solutions because they deliver the best
possible user experience."
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $13
billion world leader in connectivity. The company designs and
manufactures products at the heart of electronic connections for the
world's leading industries including automotive, energy and industrial,
broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace
and defense. TE Connectivity's long-standing commitment to innovation
and engineering excellence helps its customers solve the need for more
energy efficiency, always-on communications and ever-increasing
productivity. With nearly 90,000 employees in over 50 countries, TE
Connectivity makes connections the world relies on to work flawlessly
every day. To connect with the company, visit: www.TE.com.
TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo) and TE (logo) are trademarks. All
other logos, products and/ or company names referred to herein might be
trademarks of their respective owners. © 2014 TE Connectivity Ltd.
family of companies. All Rights Reserved.
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