JetNation Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 The New York Jets communications department sent out this press release on Thursday. Once I read Verizon Extends Partnership with MetLife Stadium, I thought it was worth sharing because it talks about the Verizon network upgrades at MetLife Stadium. Many people who have attended games at MetLife Stadium over the years have experienced some connection issues. Hopefully, this brings a much faster mobile experience for everyone attending home games this season. Will this improved coverage expand to the parking lot? We will find out soon, because the Jets Schedule has the team playing in several prime-time night games this year. Renewal includes major Verizon network upgrade for MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ – Today, Verizon announced a deal with MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, to provide major network upgrades for 2024 and beyond to accommodate the exponential increase in data customers use during stadium events held throughout the year. Additionally, Verizon is extending their long-term cornerstone partnership with the Giants, Jets, and MetLife Stadium. “As technology evolves, customers want to do more with their wireless technology at games, concerts and other events,” said Lynn Cox, SVP of Access Engineering and Operations for Verizon. “When large crowds of people gather in a place like a football stadium, network resources can be strained. So we are very intentional about upgrading technology and infrastructure in places like MetLife Stadium to accommodate our customers’ needs.” MetLife Stadium is having its busiest summer ever with over 1.2 million guests and a record 18 concerts. The excitement continues as the Stadium heads into the NFL season with back-to-back national night games – Giants-Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, Sept. 10 and Jets-Bills on Monday Night Football, Sept. 11. “Creating a memorable, positive experience for everyone who comes to MetLife Stadium is a critical part of our mission,” said Ron VanDeVeen, President and CEO of MetLife Stadium. “Verizon was a founding Cornerstone partner when the stadium opened in 2010 and we are excited to extend and expand on that partnership with this renewal. The Verizon upgrades will enhance the overall fan experience and our stadium operations, and are integral to attracting future major events such as FIFA World Cup 26.” The unprecedented investment and network improvements at MetLife Stadium will be anchored by Verizon’s new Distributed Antenna System (DAS), a wireless network of antennas throughout the stadium allowing for better performance and greater capacity to accommodate fans’ needs. The new DAS system will provide 4G LTE service and 5G Ultra Wideband service using Verizon’s C-band spectrum designed for high capacity and wide coverage in addition to the 5G service it already offers in the stadium using its premium millimeter wave spectrum. It will cover the field, bowl, concourse (including the four gate entrances), all clubs/suites, and the ticketing areas. As part of the new design, engineers are also adding a performance enhancement technology that divides crowds into sectors like pieces of a pie. Each sector can be adjusted individually to handle wireless traffic. This technology gives Verizon engineers more leeway to adjust performance based on where customers move and how they use data inside the stadium. With these network enhancements, customers will be able to do many more things on their mobile phones during games and events. From sharing their experience in the stadium to using their phones for getting refreshments, navigating the stadium, participating in fan experiences like sports betting, fantasy leagues and looking up players’ stats, gaining entrance to the stadium and more, customers need a robust and reliable experience. That exponential increase in data carried into and out of the stadium will require upgraded fiber optic cable links. Fiber optic cables are used to connect the stadium to the rest of the network. Verizon is also increasing the capacity on the fiber connections in and out of MetLife so they can carry 10 times the amount of data. NFL Sunday Ticket on Verizon Verizon’s long standing partnership with the NFL is only getting stronger, from delivering the best in-stadium fan experiences with our 5G Network to transforming on-the-field coach-to-coach communications. Now, Verizon is the only wireless carrier giving customers a limited time, exclusive “on us” promotion with an eligible phone purchase and Unlimited Plus plan, for every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game on YouTube and YouTube TV this season – that’s up to $449 in savings. New Verizon mobile and home internet customers can qualify for NFL Sunday Ticket1 from YouTube and YouTube TV – the League’s subscription package that includes out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season NFL games (based on viewer’s location) broadcast on FOX and CBS – on us. About Verizon Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control. VERIZON’S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at verizon.com/news. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/. About MetLife Stadium MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford, NJ, is the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants and is one of the largest stadiums in the NFL (82,500). The stadium hosts the world’s biggest events on the world’s biggest stage and will host the NHL Stadium Series in February 2024, and will serve as a host stadium for FIFA World Cup 26. The venue has hosted nearly 700 major events and over 3,200 special events and been named “Highest Grossing Stadium of the Year” 9 times by Billboard. Event highlights include Super Bowl XLVIII, WrestleMania, Copa America Centenario Final, 2021 Army-Navy Game, and many concerts, college football games, and international soccer matches. About the New York Jets The New York Jets were founded in 1959 as the New York Titans, an original member of the American Football League (AFL). The Jets won Super Bowl III, defeating the NFL’s Baltimore Colts in 1969 – a victory many believe led to the 1970 merger of the AFL and NFL that set the foundation for today’s league. The organization takes great pride in a long-standing, year-round commitment to their community by implementing impactful programs that will positively influence the lives of young men and women in the tri-state area, particularly in disadvantaged communities. New York Jets are headquartered at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. About the New York Football Giants A cornerstone franchise of the National Football League, the New York Football Giants began play in 1925. The Giants have won eight championships: 1927, 1934, 1938, 1956, 1986, 1990, 2007 and 2011. After twice winning two titles in five years, the Giants are the only NFL franchise with Super Bowl victories in four consecutive decades. Headquartered at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J., the Giants enter their 99th season of play this fall. The post Verizon Extends Partnership with MetLife Stadium appeared first on JetNation.com - New York Jets Blog & Forum.Click here to read the full story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I hope Verizon’s CEO doesn’t have a son who is a marginal prospect eligible for the draft next year @bitonti 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 We to Bruce tonight. The cell connection was terrible..beyond terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Maxman said: We to Bruce tonight. The cell connection was terrible..beyond terrible. At a loss how Verizon is a stadium sponsor. Their wifi for their customers on their network in their sponsored stadium totally sucks. And has since the day this stadium opened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Free FiOS for season ticket holders ??? Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 12 hours ago, jgb said: I hope Verizon’s CEO doesn’t have a son who is a marginal prospect eligible for the draft next year @bitonti You haven't heard of Johnny Verizon? 3 star prep out of Westchester, New York? he's not very tall or very strong but how you want a face of the franchise to look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 God forbid I can't hit up the gram while I'm trying to attend a football game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 19 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: God forbid I can't hit up the gram while I'm trying to attend a football game. Well it's worse than that actually because you need your phone to get in. I use mobile tickets now but not everyone does and seeing them sit there when they're going and trying to load their Ticketmaster account and having it take minutes is pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 27 minutes ago, Maxman said: Well it's worse than that actually because you need your phone to get in. I use mobile tickets now but not everyone does and seeing them sit there when they're going and trying to load their Ticketmaster account and having it take minutes is pretty bad. What would John Dutton do? He'd take a screenshot of the barcode prior to getting there, LIKE A MAN. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 47 minutes ago, Maxman said: Well it's worse than that actually because you need your phone to get in. I use mobile tickets now but not everyone does and seeing them sit there when they're going and trying to load their Ticketmaster account and having it take minutes is pretty bad. Paper tickets. I still get them every year and the attendants love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Trotter said: Paper tickets. I still get them every year and the attendants love it How did you manage that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 hours ago, SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN said: How did you manage that ? I told them I do not bring a phone to the game so they had to come up with a solution. was persistent about it and they send paper tickets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origen Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 10 hours ago, bitonti said: You haven't heard of Johnny Verizon? 3 star prep out of Westchester, New York? he's not very tall or very strong but how you want a face of the franchise to look First top pick out of Dartmouth in years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 12 hours ago, bitonti said: You haven't heard of Johnny Verizon? 3 star prep out of Westchester, New York? he's not very tall or very strong but how you want a face of the franchise to look Next years draft picks: Johnny Verizon and Vincent Sabrett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Trotter said: I told them I do not bring a phone to the game so they had to come up with a solution. was persistent about it and they send paper tickets That is very interesting. Ironically before the new policy I had started leaving my phone in the parking lot. It was so refreshing to sit there and not have the urge to check it. My son had his, so any breaking updates on Twitter and all that he could get. It was nice not having it, now I bring it so they can track me. They must be disappointed, we never spend anything other than the free Jets cash $ at concessions. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Maxman said: That is very interesting. Ironically before the new policy I had started leaving my phone in the parking lot. It was so refreshing to sit there and not have the urge to check it. My son had his, so any breaking updates on Twitter and all that he could get. It was nice not having it, now I bring it so they can track me. They must be disappointed, we never spend anything other than the free Jets cash $ at concessions. Pretty much same here. I let my son deal with jets cash. I think other then Campbell a soup in the early days of the new stadium, I have spent nothing on concessions. I really don’t drink and pretty much sit in my seat and watch the game. I am pretty sure if you call your rep and insist on tickets ( tell them you no longer have a smart phone) they have to provide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 How about Verizon improve their service at and around MetLife? That would be nice. Please. Pretty Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 21 hours ago, Trotter said: Paper tickets. I still get them every year and the attendants love it How do you get them? Jets rep told me that it is no longewr an option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 28 minutes ago, Dcat said: How do you get them? Jets rep told me that it is no longewr an option! It was the first year they went to mobile. told them I do t bring a phone with me and keep insisting for paper. get them every year since without asking. they will do it - they can’t force you to buy a smartphone and the service like I said the attendants prefer them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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