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Smart City Networks and the Big Game PROV IDING TOP NOTCH SERV ICE AT THE NFL FA N E XPERIENCE
The National Football League (NFL) showcased its annual Fan Experience at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Smart City Networks is the exclusive internet provider at the Minneapolis Convention Center and was pleased to provide seamless internet connectivity during the event, January 27th – February 3rd. The Fan Experience, pro football's interactive theme park offering participatory games, youth football clinics, merchandise from NFL Shop presented by Visa and autograph sessions from NFL players and Legends, is the most exciting continuous event surrounding the big game. It also featured personalized digital photos, 40-yard dash and vertical jump against NFL players on LED screens, a virtual reality experience, an enhanced championship rings display and a new NFL Draft set! Below are some statistics showcasing the services provided by Smart City Networks during the event:
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14 separate wireless networks Wi-Fi available to more than 107,000 attendees 2500+ simultaneous users Average 421Mbps daily 165 hardline internet devices 28 telephone devices
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Lais Vang (Technician), Nahom Woldeamanueal (Technician), Brian Clear (General Manager), Tim Taylor (Technician), Duane Law (Director), Jesse A special thank you to Dennis O’Gara (VP, Eastern Operations), Duane Law (Director, Gallegos (Operations Supervisor), and Eastern Operations), Chris Pendleton (General Manager, Dallas), Daryl Olson (General Chris Pendleton (General Manager) Manager, St. Louis), Jesse Gallegos (Operations Supervisor, Houston – GRB) for assisting Brian Clear (General Manager, Minneapolis) and his team.
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Nahom Woldeamanueal, Brian Clear and Tim Taylor
PICTURED: Brian Clear
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