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Phone Arena
13-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Verizon's putting money on the Bills – and not in the way you think
Mobile carriers aren't just about price hikes, plan changes or device deals – even though that is usually what affects us most. Every now and then, though, they show up in other places you wouldn't expect – like the sports world. Now, Verizon is making a big move on that front. The Buffalo Bills just announced that Verizon will be the exclusive wireless telecom partner for the team's new Highmark Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2026. On top of that, Verizon is also being named a Founding Partner for the new venue. As the official 5G provider, Verizon will manage the stadium's neutral host Distributed Antenna System (DAS), basically laying the foundation for high-speed connectivity throughout the stadium. The idea is to make sure Bills fans stay connected at all times – from sharing game moments to streaming content – without getting bogged down in the usual game-day signal overload. Verizon 's tech will also be powering the stadium's operations, sustainability efforts and logistics behind the scenes. Also, while construction is still underway, Verizon Business has already stepped in by providing temporary WiFi access points to help keep things running smoothly on-site. – Chris Flood, Atlantic North Market President, Verizon , May 2025 The new Highmark Stadium is expected to seat 60,000, with flexibility to expand for special events. It will feature massive video boards, advanced sound systems, broadcast facilities, locker rooms, a team store, concessions and even landscape work outside. And fans can expect more than just a good internet connection – Verizon customers will also get exclusive access to events, promotions and on-site perks all year long. Given how much fans love sharing game-day moments, Verizon 's role is key. Back at the Super Bowl earlier this year, Verizon's tech powered a massive 93.5 TB of data usage as fans watched the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Fast and reliable connections matter in such crowded settings, where thousands of fans rely on their phones to share moments. This is the same reason AT&T also stepped up at the Superdome in New Orleans, upgrading its DAS to handle the crowd's demand for uninterrupted connectivity. So yeah, mobile carriers are definitely making moves to become the real MVPs – Most Valuable Providers – when it comes to live sports.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Frayser High School construction starts in Memphis, US
Turner Construction has commenced the $150m development of the New Frayser Community High School in Memphis, Tennessee, US. This project involves building an educational facility to accommodate 1,500 students. The new 270,000ft² high school will consolidate the existing MLK Prep and Trezevant High School. According to Turner, it will offer a 'modern' learning environment with a specialised centre for career and technology education, a creative arts or fine arts centre, STEM labs, broadcast facilities, graphic design classrooms, sports facilities, as well as Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) facilities. The project will focus on durability, safety and adaptability to support future technological advancements and new teaching methods. This development is planned in two phases, with the construction timeline set to meet the opening date for the academic year 2027–2028. Turner Construction vice-president and general manager Andy Davis said: 'Frayser High School is more than a building—it's a promise to the next generation.' 'We're honoured to be a part of this project and to work with the Frayser community to create a space where students can thrive, explore, and build their futures.' Turner Construction and Gilbane Building Company are also construction managers on the $2.1bn Highmark Stadium project in New York, US, which was topped out earlier this month with the placing of the final key roof module for the facility. In February, Turner Construction celebrated the topping out of the Press Blocks project in Portland, Oregon, signifying the completion of vertical construction on the mixed-use development. "New Frayser High School construction starts in Memphis, US" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
