Liverpool have announced that they have upgrade Wi-Fi facilities at Anfield ahead of the new season.
The new high-speed Wi-Fi network at Anfield, managed by Extreme Networks with Verizon Business as the deployment partner, aims to revolutionize accessibility at the famous stadium.
This new Wi-Fi system will improve the fan experience by enabling mobile ticketing, cashless payments, and other digital services.
The newly deployed Wi-Fi network at Anfield will significantly enhance the experience for Liverpool FC fans and streamline stadium operations.
This advanced connectivity ensures smooth digital interactions for the large number of fans attending games.
With the use of ExtremeCloud™ IQ, Liverpool can now efficiently monitor and improve network performance.
ExtremeAnalytics provides real-time insights into fan behavior and preferences, allowing the club to tailor and improve fan experiences throughout the stadium.
Extreme Networks uniquely offers these Wi-Fi insights to drive actionable business strategies.
Liverpool FC’s new Wi-Fi network will improve digital experiences like mobile ticket scanning, cashless payments, and mobile concessions.
Designed for high-density environments, it ensures robust connectivity even during sold-out games with 61,000 fans.
Real-time insights from ExtremeAnalytics help the club understand fan foot traffic, popular concession areas, and app usage, enabling data-driven decisions for staffing, marketing, and content prioritization.
The new network also allows stadium staff to monitor and adjust Wi-Fi settings, providing a seamless experience for fans and optimizing network performance in real-time.
What was said on the new state-of-the-art Wi-Fi?
Drew Crisp, senior vice-president of digital at LFC, said to liverpoolfc.com:
“Liverpool FC is committed to providing fans with the best matchday experience. The new Wi-Fi in partnership with Extreme Networks is an integral part of our digital strategy and will allow us to keep innovating and enhancing the fan experience at Anfield.”
“Extreme Networks is trusted by the world’s biggest sports franchises and has a proven track record of delivering high-performance networks in some of the most demanding sport and entertainment environments. We’re excited to be able to offer faster and more reliable connectivity for all fans on matchdays.”
Norman Rice, chief commercial officer at Extreme Networks, added:
“Today’s fans expect modern amenities, even when they’re visiting an almost-140-year-old stadium.”
“Whether it’s moving through the gates quicker, identifying the shortest lines at the concession stands or getting reliable and consistent connectivity to watch highlights from other games during half-time, we’ve brought Anfield into the future and helped prepare LFC for new generations of fans to enjoy matchday in a more modern way.”
The new Wi-Fi 6 network will be fully operational throughout Anfield starting from Liverpool’s pre-season match against Sevilla on August 11.
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