NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilitie, LLC, a leading provider of wireless infrastructure in the U.S., has installed a new high-speed Distributed Antenna System ("DAS") at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. The Mobilitie DAS network will provide Tampa Bay Rays fans with the ability to keep their mobile devices connected during games, delivering improved wireless services to the 2 million people that visit Tropicana Field annually.
"Mobilitie owns and operates multiple DAS networks at professional sports stadiums across the country," commented Christos Karmis, President of Mobilitie. "Our neutral-host DAS networks can be utilized by all major wireless carriers to provide their customers with increased wireless connectivity during games, concerts, and other highly attended events. We are excited to bring the latest 4G wireless technology to the Tampa Bay Rays enabling them to provide the finest wireless experience to millions of fans and patrons."
According to Senior Vice President Michael Kalt, "The Rays are committed to providing exceptional wireless coverage to our fans while attending events at Tropicana Field. Our partnership with Mobilitie will bring the latest wireless technology to consumers that visit Tropicana Field and will ensure our fans stay connected during games." The new Mobilitie DAS constructed at Tropicana Field includes the installation of 516 antennas located throughout the stadium that will improve wireless coverage, capacity and data speeds during peak event times. In addition to ensuring voice calls are successfully connected, the DAS will allow smart phones, tablets and other devices to access the internet, run interactive applications and quickly upload photos and videos to social networking sites among many other benefits.
Sprint and Verizon Wireless will be operational on the network prior to August 26, and additional carrier participation on the network is expected before the end of the 2012 season.
About Mobilitie
Mobilitie was founded in 2005 with the goal of assisting wireless carriers in meeting their network infrastructure needs through a strategic partnership model. Mobilitie is recognized as an industry leader for developing, operating, and leasing communication towers, indoor and outdoor DAS networks, and other infrastructure that supports wireless communications. Mobilitie is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.
For more information about Mobilitie, please visit www.mobilitie.com or contact our public relations department at 949-515-1500.
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