- Still need to upgrade the system for ticketing, concessions and the press box Archived Message
- New Wi-Fi for Memorial Stadium? - illini222 May 19, 2025, 14:34:12
- ooo - JeffFrank May 19, 2025, 22:51:13
- yes, please.* - Ari Gold May 19, 2025, 20:13:36
- Should just pay for more temporary cell towers? 5G is also supposed to help w/ congestion* - ECEIllinois May 19, 2025, 14:48:18
- maybe I'm paranoid but I never log on to public wifi - IlliniSax05 May 19, 2025, 14:44:22
- It’s not usually about the safety for me, but I have unlimited data so I never think to/care to - snipes824 May 19, 2025, 14:59:35
- Use a VPN before logging on and you’ll be fine if cell data is working * - MC May 19, 2025, 14:56:35
- I can never get cell service (AT&T) in Memorial Stadium or SFC.* - Philo May 19, 2025, 14:50:18
- i usually can't either but I figure I'll just be more focused on enjoying the game
- IlliniSax05 May 19, 2025, 14:58:51- I'd like to be able to text or call other people in the stadium or lots during the game - IlliniOllie May 20, 2025, 9:27:31
- i usually can't either but I figure I'll just be more focused on enjoying the game
- It’s not usually about the safety for me, but I have unlimited data so I never think to/care to - snipes824 May 19, 2025, 14:59:35
- ooo - JeffFrank May 19, 2025, 22:51:13
Posted by assassin
on May 19, 2025, 22:31:33, in reply to "Should just pay for more temporary cell towers? 5G is also supposed to help w/ congestion*"
So you might as well just go all in. Getting all the different providers together for extensions is really annoying.  Previous MessagePrevious MessageN-G On Thursday, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees will vote on whether to approve purchases including a $10 million high density Wi-Fi system for the stadium. "The system will be designed to handle the high traffic demands during events, ensuring that fans can stay connected, share their experiences on social media and access real-time information seamlessly," according to the description in the board's agenda. The new system would include the venue itself as well as the tailgating area in Grange Grove. Stadium operations such as ticketing, concessions and security would also run on the same network. Implementing the large-scale, large-volume internet system would require "the manufacture, installation, supply, delivery, labor, testing, and documentation of all necessary equipment and materials," according to the agenda. All that carries into the estimated $10 million price tag, which would be covered by event revenue, donations and private grants to the stadium.
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