Chiefs Chiefs adding wifi network at Arrowhead - Page 4

**DaFace** · 09-11-2013, 11:23 PM

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...8-43f908628021

Chiefs Launch Mobile App & Arrowhead Wi-Fi

The Chiefs are bringing fans another way that will enhance the game day experience at Arrowhead Stadium. Starting this Sunday, Wi-Fi will be available in the stadium, along with a new mobile application connecting fans to the team and to each other.

“Our fans told us that we needed to add this element to their game day experience and we listened,” Bill Chapin, Chiefs Senior Vice President of Business Operations explained.

As part of the massive installation project, 600 wireless access points were installed throughout the stadium. Wi-Fi will be available to all fans attending the game under the name “Arrowhead Wi-Fi.”

“Everybody loves their mobile device. They all bring it to the stadium, I do the same thing,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt explained. “We felt it was important to get Wi-Fi in the building so fans could use their mobile devices in the stadium. This initiative will add to the fan experience this year and help give the fans the best game day experience.”

The Chiefs are also unveiling the Chiefs Mobile App, which can be downloaded through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Market for Android devices.

While inside Arrowhead Stadium, this App will allow fans to watch instant replays from multiple camera angles and also see “under-the-hood” replays that cannot be seen anywhere else. In addition, NFL Red Zone will be available; giving fans the chance to check in on all the action from around the NFL. For more information on the app click here.

“This year, at the first regular season game, we will have a full Wi-Fi system in the stadium. Plus, with the Chiefs Mobile App, you will have instant replays on your device. You can watch the NFL Red Zone and track your fantasy football team in stadium,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan noted.

This is just the first step in an ongoing process. The organization will continue to make adjustments to further enhance the fan experience by boosting connectivity inside Arrowhead Stadium. You, the fans, play a key role in assuring those adjustments best-fit fan needs.

“With the new system, we know that over the first few weeks, there will be many things that we will be testing and tweaking to reach optimal performance,” Donovan said. “This adjustment phase could take multiple weeks. As we always do, we’re asking fans to interact with the system and provide feedback so that we can make accurate and timely decisions to ensure everyone has a great in-stadium mobile experience.”

For fans attending the game on Sunday, be sure to download the Chiefs Mobile App and try out the new Wi-Fi at Arrowhead Stadium this week. Fans with feedback on the new Arrowhead Wi-Fi network can email customerrelations@kcchiefs.com.

**buddha** · 09-12-2013, 10:28 AM

The team that played "Start Me Up..." 10,000 times is now installing Wi-Fi? Our little guy is growing up! Kind of brings a tear to my eye.

**Lzen** · 09-12-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

...and the concession lines. I have never been to any other stadium or large arena in this city or in the country with concession lines as slow as Arrowhead. Every transaction just takes an eternity.

Do you ever NOT bitch about something?

Garcia Bronco · 09-12-2013, 10:44 AM

Wifi in a sprts stadium is a bad idea....it's just a way for people to steal from you.

cosmo20002 · 09-12-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Do you ever NOT bitch about something?

Sorry. That stuff has no place here.

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Those new unis aren't too bad. I can get used to them. Those camo ones they wore in the Big 12 tourney, however............

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Originally Posted by Lzen

I don't mind the gray jerseys with the blue helmet and pants. I don't like the red helmets and pants, though.

**DaFace** · 09-12-2013, 10:50 AM

FWIW, this isn't at all a "OMG TEH CHIEFS ARE SO BEHIND TEH TIMEZ!" thing.

According to this article, there are only 11 stadiums in the NFL that have wifi (though it's not clear if the Chiefs are in that group or not).

Chief Roundup · 09-12-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

Translation:

We've seen the soccer team, that used to be the nobodys next door, receive world wide acclaim for their world class fan experience which included WIFI from day one. We quietly consulted with them on how it's done and now we are presenting this as a revolutionary idea for Chiefs fans.

No matter what else happens soccer will always be the 4th or 5th sport in this country.
There is nothing anyone can do to change that fact. Soccer=no one cares. Go away Denise.

**bevischief** · 09-12-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

I thought wifi needed a cellular connection (in this case)

quite possible i'm looking at it from the wrong angle

All you need is bandwidth to the stadium, T1, T3, Gige port, etc...

**Bearcat** · 09-12-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

FWIW, this isn't at all a "OMG TEH CHIEFS ARE SO BEHIND TEH TIMEZ!" thing.

According to this article, there are only 11 stadiums in the NFL that have wifi (though it's not clear if the Chiefs are in that group or not).

Yeah, I think it's in reference to how long it's been a problem at stadiums... it's kind of dumb that only 11 NFL stadiums have it now, considering how much you pay for tickets/parking/concessions/etc. I know there wi-fi wasn't designed for that kind of thing, so there's a lot to think about and do there, but even simply adding the boosters could have been done a while back so people could use their phones.

It's a nice perk that the NFL doesn't really need to invest in to attract fans, so it's not really surprising that it's taken this long. When you're making that much money and attracting 65,000+ fans at each stadium every weekend, it's going to take a while to react to things like pricing out some fans or a few thousand otherwise opting for the comforts of home.

InChiefsHeaven · 09-12-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

This may help keep stadiums full. Now, about waiting in line to pee.......................

There's an app for that...somewhere I'm sure...

InChiefsHeaven · 09-12-2013, 11:35 AM

OK, I have a HTC Thunderbolt with Verizon...how the hell do I get this app? I'm a tard when it comes to this stuff. I'm even willing to listen to how damn stupid I am if someone can help me with this.

Flame away...be gentle...

ChiliConCarnage · 09-12-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

OK, I have a HTC Thunderbolt with Verizon...how the hell do I get this app? I'm a tard when it comes to this stuff. I'm even willing to listen to how damn stupid I am if someone can help me with this.

Flame away...be gentle...

1. Go to the Play store
2. Hit the magnifying glass to search
3. Type Chiefs Mobile
4. Click Install

Strongside · 09-12-2013, 11:46 AM

Good. Now I can check my fantasy scores during the game.

InChiefsHeaven · 09-12-2013, 11:51 AM

Forget it. I talked to some of the young'uns here at work...got it.

Dayze · 09-12-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

All you need is bandwidth to the stadium, T1, T3, Gige port, etc...

if they're TDM, I wonder how many data T1s they have. or if they'll use near by fiber/4g sites.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-12-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I'll bet Sprint had a hand in the wifi and it will suck too.

I hate Sprint. We switched from T-Mobile in 2011 due to a family discount and it's just been garbage. The family member left earlier this year, so our bill increased $10 per month, which was fine. But just today, I was notified that we no longer qualify, so it's back to T-Mobile, which totally kicked ass.

09-11-2013, 11:23 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1796899	Chiefs adding wifi network at Arrowhead http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...8-43f908628021 Chiefs Launch Mobile App & Arrowhead Wi-Fi The Chiefs are bringing fans another way that will enhance the game day experience at Arrowhead Stadium. Starting this Sunday, Wi-Fi will be available in the stadium, along with a new mobile application connecting fans to the team and to each other. “Our fans told us that we needed to add this element to their game day experience and we listened,” Bill Chapin, Chiefs Senior Vice President of Business Operations explained. As part of the massive installation project, 600 wireless access points were installed throughout the stadium. Wi-Fi will be available to all fans attending the game under the name “Arrowhead Wi-Fi.” “Everybody loves their mobile device. They all bring it to the stadium, I do the same thing,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt explained. “We felt it was important to get Wi-Fi in the building so fans could use their mobile devices in the stadium. This initiative will add to the fan experience this year and help give the fans the best game day experience.” The Chiefs are also unveiling the Chiefs Mobile App, which can be downloaded through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Market for Android devices. While inside Arrowhead Stadium, this App will allow fans to watch instant replays from multiple camera angles and also see “under-the-hood” replays that cannot be seen anywhere else. In addition, NFL Red Zone will be available; giving fans the chance to check in on all the action from around the NFL. For more information on the app click here. “This year, at the first regular season game, we will have a full Wi-Fi system in the stadium. Plus, with the Chiefs Mobile App, you will have instant replays on your device. You can watch the NFL Red Zone and track your fantasy football team in stadium,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan noted. This is just the first step in an ongoing process. The organization will continue to make adjustments to further enhance the fan experience by boosting connectivity inside Arrowhead Stadium. You, the fans, play a key role in assuring those adjustments best-fit fan needs. “With the new system, we know that over the first few weeks, there will be many things that we will be testing and tweaking to reach optimal performance,” Donovan said. “This adjustment phase could take multiple weeks. As we always do, we’re asking fans to interact with the system and provide feedback so that we can make accurate and timely decisions to ensure everyone has a great in-stadium mobile experience.” For fans attending the game on Sunday, be sure to download the Chiefs Mobile App and try out the new Wi-Fi at Arrowhead Stadium this week. Fans with feedback on the new Arrowhead Wi-Fi network can email customerrelations@kcchiefs.com.
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09-12-2013, 10:28 AM	#46
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09-12-2013, 10:50 AM	#50
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1796899	FWIW, this isn't at all a "OMG TEH CHIEFS ARE SO BEHIND TEH TIMEZ!" thing. According to this article, there are only 11 stadiums in the NFL that have wifi (though it's not clear if the Chiefs are in that group or not).
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09-12-2013, 11:35 AM	#55
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09-12-2013, 11:51 AM	#58
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3664937	Forget it. I talked to some of the young'uns here at work...got it. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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