Optus Stadium set to be transformed with ultra-fast 5G connectivity
Sports and entertainment fans at Perth’s Optus Stadium will soon have the added excitement of connecting many times faster with fellow fans through the Optus 5G network while watching their favourite sport or live performance.
VenuesWest, on behalf of the Western Australian Government, together with Optus and VenuesLive, today announced that ultra-fast 5G connectivity had been switched on throughout key areas of Optus Stadium, including the pitch, corporate suites and seating areas.
Visitors to Optus Stadium who have a 5G handset on the Optus network will immediately benefit from the new technology with faster download speeds and a more reliable video and app streaming experience - even when 60,000 people are uploading images and streaming video of the event to social media.
5G has also been integrated into the popular Optus Stadium Tour package, offering an immersive and interactive experience for tour patrons that will enhance the venue experience.
Advising of the technology upgrade, Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister, Mick Murray stated "5G is set to transform the way we now watch sport and live performances as well as how we connect with everyone, while also significantly enhancing the fans first experience.
"It is an exciting partnership with Optus as our naming rights partner, with many additional benefits such as added technology support and funding.”
Optus Chief Executive, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin added “5G will be transformative in the home, at work and when we are at play, like cheering on your team or singing along to your favourite artist.
"We know people have been eager to get back into Optus Stadium with a full crowd and with Optus 5G now enabled throughout the stadium, fans will be able to connect at the speed of their excitement."
Today also marks the thired anniversary of Optus Stadium's opening to the public.
Images courtesy of Optus Stadium/VenuesLive.
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