The Pinnacle - Q1 2017

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Smar t City Provides Wireless Capabilities to the NFL Honors and the Fan E xperience

Smart City Networks recently facilitated the wireless and IT support for both the NFL Honors and the fan experience surrounding the Big Game. Smart City did so to provide fans with the best wireless experience possible while in Houston attending the fan experience events that took place January 28 to February 5, 2017. Smart City ensured that robust wireless was available to the fans as they participated in the various activities around the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB). The consistent internet access was important as everyone was taking pictures and uploading them to social media platforms. Smart City also installed high-density access points for visitors to use along the Wharf—a new outdoor promenade in front of the convention center. The wireless and IT installations that were provided for the fan experience at the George R. Brown Convention Center included support for:

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35,000 unique wireless users 2.5 TB of data downloaded wirelessly 3.2 TB of data uploaded wirelessly 14 miles of fiber and 33 miles of Cat 6 cable were installed Over 700 temporary fiber fusion splices were implemented to support media data and video

Smart City also supported the data network for attendees that took part in the NFL Honors event that was held at the Wortham Theater in downtown Houston. The NFL Honors event is an annual awards presentation that is held the night before the Big Game. The awards show took place at the Brown Theater in the Wortham Theater complex that seats up to 2,405 people. Smart City installed phone and data lines for the production company that supported the event along with other media outlets that include Sirius XM and FOX.

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