With its regular season set to start tonight, the NFL has announced two business partnerships: a 10-year renewal with Verizon and an agreement with airport network provider ReachTV.The Verizon deal will expand on previous efforts to widen the deployment of 5G technology.
The telco’s 5G Ultra Wideband will be featured in parts of 25 NFL stadiums and over the next 10 years the plan is for it to have an impact on management, scouting, training, health and safety and game day operations.“The NFL has embraced innovation for decades to bring fans closer to the game, from instant replay technology to outfitting players with microphones,” Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said. “Our longstanding relationship, and swift delivery of 5G connectivity in 25
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