Sports & Events Venue

EE has deployed the UKโ€™s first 5G Standalone (SA) network at Wembley Stadium, setting a new benchmark for sports venue connectivity. This upgrade delivers faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and enhanced capacity, ensuring seamless live streaming, mobile transactions, and digital fan experiences. As part of EEโ€™s nationwide 5G expansion, this deployment paves the way for smart stadium innovations and next-generation event experiences.

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EE has deployed the UKโ€™s first 5G Standalone (SA) network at Wembley Stadium, setting a new benchmark for sports venue connectivity. This upgrade delivers faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and enhanced capacity, ensuring seamless live streaming, mobile transactions, and digital fan experiences. As part of EEโ€™s nationwide 5G expansion, this deployment paves the way for smart stadium innovations and next-generation event experiences.
Private networks are transforming industries like smart cities, manufacturing, and utilities by enhancing connectivity, automation, and data utilization. NTT Data and Nokia are leading this transformation, offering advanced private 5G solutions that improve operational efficiency, security, and sustainability. Private networks enable real-time decision-making through technologies like Edge AI and digital twins while addressing deployment challenges with models like Network as a Service (NaaS). In smart cities, these networks optimize traffic management, energy monitoring, and public safety, delivering citizen-centric value. Learn how private networks drive digital transformation and operational excellence across sectors.
Explore NTT DATAโ€™s role in advancing private networks through enterprise 5G solutions, Edge AI, and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). Learn how these technologies address digital transformation, operational efficiency, and security while offering businesses flexible, scalable, and reliable solutions tailored to their needs.
TeckNexus is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Private Networks Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in private 5G, LTE, and CBRS innovations. This prestigious program honors companies, solutions, and collaborations that have transformed connectivity and redefined industry standards in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, and public safety. The winners showcase how advanced private networks and strategic partnerships address complex challenges, drive innovation, and promote sustainable growth.

Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Innovation

Winner: Fiducia Sports AI


Fiducia Sports AI has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for “Private Network Excellence in Innovation” for transforming fan engagement in the sports and entertainment industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and the power of public and private 5G networks, Fiducia’s innovative platform delivers real-time player stats, immersive AR experiences, and interactive content. This seamless and personalized connection enhances fan interaction with sports events across diverse platforms, redefining the fan experience and transforming how audiences engage with sports content, regardless of their location.

Award Category: Excellence in Private Network Startups

Winner: GXC


GXCโ€™s ONYX Platform, powered by Cellular Mesh technology, delivers scalable, seamless, and secure communication across industries. Recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for “Excellence in Private Network Startups,” GXC’s proprietary Cellular Mesh technology and its ONYX Platform have established it as a frontrunner in delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to meet the complex needs of enterprises.

Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Sports and Events Venue

Winner: NTT DATA

Partner: Cisco


NTT DATA, in partnership with Cisco, has transformed RAI Amsterdam into a smart, connected venue with the deployment of a private 5G network, earning the 2024 TeckNexus “Private Network Excellence in Sports and Events Venue” award. This smart venue innovation project optimizes visitor engagement, enhances operational efficiency, and supports RAI Amsterdamโ€™s sustainability goals.
As a result, RAI Amsterdam has set a new benchmark for connected venues across Europe, delivering enriched visitor experiences, real-time analytics, and comprehensive event management capabilities.
Five years since its debut, 5G has delivered transformative benefits to industries, despite its gradual adoption among consumers. This in-depth review covers 5Gโ€™s development journey, its key impacts on manufacturing, logistics, and IoT applications, and regional rollout trends. Explore the real-world use cases where 5G is enhancing productivity and safety, the cybersecurity considerations essential for widespread adoption, and the technologyโ€™s alignment with sustainability goals. With practical insights from 5Gโ€™s early years, this review also explores lessons that will shape the next generation of connectivity.
MWC Las Vegas 2024, running from October 8-10, is North America’s top event for the enterprise 5G ecosystem. With keynotes from major players like Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and T-Mobile for Business, this event brings together leaders from 5G carriers, hardware manufacturers, and technology vendors. Attendees will explore cutting-edge 5G use cases across sectors like aviation, automotive, manufacturing, and government, where AI, edge computing, and connected networks are revolutionizing industries.

5G for Sports

The sports world is on the brink of a technological revolution spearheaded by the advent of 5G technology. This new era is characterized by smart stadiums and a transformative approach to sports media marketing. Smart stadiums represent the next generation of sports venues, leveraging 5G and IoT technologies. They enhance fan experiences by providing high-speed connectivity akin to home internet, enabling real-time social media interactions and digital engagement with teams. Unlike traditional stadiums, which often rely on limited Wi-Fi networks, smart stadiums use advanced cellular technology for comprehensive digital services. This approach allows for a more connected and interactive fan experience.

Advantages of 5G in Sports

The integration of 5G technology into the sports industry is proving to be a game-changer. This section provides a detailed analysis of the benefits 5G brings to the sports arena, with a focus on private, public, and hybrid 5G networks. Each of these network types offers unique advantages in enhancing fan experiences, improving operational efficiencies, elevating media coverage, and creating new opportunities in sports marketing.

Improved Fan Experience

Private 5G Networks:ย These networks are ideal for offering customized, high-speed connectivity within sports venues. They enable advanced services like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences for fans, providing immersive views of the action and interactive features such as player stats and instant replays. Private networks ensure consistent, high-quality connectivity even during peak times, enhancing the overall fan experience.

Public 5G Networks:ย Public 5G networks excel in providing widespread coverage, which is crucial for fans both inside and outside the stadium. They facilitate seamless streaming of live events, real-time social media interaction, and access to digital content related to the sporting event, regardless of the fan’s location.

Hybrid Networks:ย Combining the strengths of both private and public networks, hybrid 5G networks can offer a balanced solution. Within the stadium, they can prioritize critical communications and data analytics for operations, while also catering to the general connectivity needs of fans through the public network component.

Operational Efficiencies

Private 5G Networks:ย These networks are ideal for offering customized, high-speed connectivity within sports venues. They enable advanced services like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences for fans, providing immersive views of the action and interactive features such as player stats and instant replays. Private networks ensure consistent, high-quality connectivity even during peak times, enhancing the overall fan experience.

Public 5G Networks:ย Public 5G networks excel in providing widespread coverage, which is crucial for fans both inside and outside the stadium. They facilitate seamless streaming of live events, real-time social media interaction, and access to digital content related to the sporting event, regardless of the fan’s location.

Hybrid Networks:ย Combining the strengths of both private and public networks, hybrid 5G networks can offer a balanced solution. Within the stadium, they can prioritize critical communications and data analytics for operations, while also catering to the general connectivity needs of fans through the public network component.

Enhanced Media Coverage

Private 5G Networks:ย They offer the bandwidth and speed required for high-quality, real-time media coverage within the stadium. This includes supporting ultra-high-definition (UHD) video streaming, instant replay capabilities, and providing bandwidth for large volumes of simultaneous media uploads.

Public 5G Networks:ย These networks play a critical role in broadcasting events to a global audience. With 5G’s high speed and low latency, live sports broadcasting can reach viewers with minimal delay, enhancing the viewing experience.

Hybrid Networks:ย Hybrid networks can dynamically allocate resources to ensure media teams have the bandwidth they need for live coverage, while also catering to the connectivity needs of the audience.

New Opportunities in Sports Marketing

Private Networks:ย By offering targeted and personalized services, such as in-app promotions and location-based advertising, private 5G networks can open new avenues for targeted marketing strategies within the sports arena.

Public 5G Networks: The widespread reach of public networks allows for broader marketing campaigns, reaching a global audience with promotional content, merchandise offers, and more.

Hybrid Networks:ย They enable a seamless transition between targeted in-stadium marketing and broader outreach efforts, maximizing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

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