In May, football fans face excitement and heartbreak as leagues conclude, particularly with playoffs deciding promotions to the Premier League. For Sunderland, whose Stadium of Light is undergoing improvements as part of the Smart City Initiative, this is crucial not just for the club but also for enhancing the lives of local citizens. Sunderland boasts a rich football history and is known for major achievements, such as their unexpected 1973 FA Cup victory over Leeds United. The need for a modern communications network is gaining momentum, with data usage in arenas increasing significantly.
Looking at the communications setup at the club's Stadium of Light home, fans should not just be hoping for Premier League quality, they should expect it, as it forms part of a broader Sunderland Smart City Initiative.
Among the football and music fans' current demands for the Stadium of Light, and all other sports stadia, is a modern, high-quality communications network.
Sunderland, with a nickname of the Black Cats, is one of the leading English football clubs, winning six top-flight titles in the old First Division.
Research in May 2024 from comms tech provider Ericsson calculated that arena venues had seen a 67% growth in data usage compared with a year previously.
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