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Progress!

This being roughly six months later, Dish delivered the goods, but guess what? The results are under wraps because Dish considers the information to be proprietary and could result in “substantial competitive harm” if disclosed. LMAO. What a joke.

https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/08/dish-network-the-trump-era-fix-for-the-sprint-t-mobile-merger-heads-into-its-final-death-spiral/ What a mess.

https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/08/dish-network-the-trump-era-fix-for-the-sprint-t-mobile-merger-heads-into-its-final-death-spiral/ It's not going well.

Firing on all cylinders! Wow.

T-Mobile eyes auction for 800 MHz spectrum that Dish can’t buy https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-eyes-auction-800-mhz-spectrum-dish-cant-buy

Is T-Mobile still actively using it now? If T-Mobile keeps it, could it use it for 5G or would it be relegated to LTE?

https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/dish-says-theres-zero-chance-it-will-buy-t-mobiles-800-mhz-spectrum Dish is throwing in the towel on its agreement to purchase all of T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum licenses for $3.59 billion. In an SEC filing, Dish parent company EchoStar revealed that it is unable to get the financing necessary to pay T-Mobile for the 800 MHz spectrum licenses by the April 1 deadline. So much for that....

https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/dish-says-theres-zero-chance-it-will-buy-t-mobiles-800-mhz-spectrum Dish is throwing in the towel on its agreement to purchase all of T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum licenses for $3.59 billion. In an SEC filing, Dish parent company EchoStar revealed that it is unable to get the financing necessary to pay T-Mobile for the 800 MHz spectrum licenses by the April 1 deadline. So much for that....

https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/dishs-troubles-continue-more-job-cuts-departure-retail-head It's not going well.

Still no numbers from AT&T and T-Mobile. Bummer. Maybe they don't want to compete with Verizon's announced results? mmWave is hard to beat for these kinds of deployments. Add on the C-Band and Verizon had 160 MHz of 5G devoted to the Stadium. Thoughts on what happened here?

https://stadiumtechreport.com/feature/did-verizon-push-super-bowl-attendees-to-use-5g-instead-of-wi-fi/ Interesting. I still don't see any numbers for T-Mobile and AT&T.

Numbers coming in: Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-customers-allegiant-stadium-super-bowl-lviii NEW YORK – Verizon customers shared the championship game’s biggest moments, consuming a record amount of data on Verizon’s network in and around Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Game Day Facts - On game day, Verizon fans used 52.34 TB of data in and around the stadium, the equivalent of playing HD video continuously for 3.3 years. - The data usage by Verizon customers was up 9.4% over the 47.8 TB used at Super Bowl LVII in 2023. - Verizon customers benefited from super-fast speeds in the stadium1: Peak: Download speed 4,404 Mbps, Upload speed 671 Mbps Median: Download speed 2,704 Mbps, Upload speed 138 Mbps Verizon users experienced 3.8x faster download speeds and 3.1x faster uploads than the competition! - 50.5% of the 61,629 attendees used Verizon’s network. - The biggest spikes of wireless data usage occurred during: Kickoff Halftime show - 70% of customers were using 5G UltraWideband, up from 63% last year. - Verizon’s team of 65 engineers staffed Verizon’s two remote Network Command Centers 24x7 to help ensure a reliable network experience for fans, first responders and public safety teams. An additional 23 Test Force Engineers were working in and around the Stadium. “We know that connection is essential to the fan experience and network usage during Super Bowl LVIII clearly indicates that we are creating a superior network experience for our customers,” said Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Networks & Technology. “I want to thank our Test Force, a team of engineers and technicians, who worked tirelessly to ensure Verizon customers had the best possible game-day experience.” The Verizon Consumer Connections Report shows that consumers are using their phones at NFL games more than ever, with the 2023-2024 season showing total average mobile network usage across all NFL stadiums was 101 MB per person, up 47% from the season prior. This upsurge means NFL stadiums must be more prepared than ever to meet the technological demands of its fans. For this reason, Verizon spent more than two years preparing for Super Bowl LVIII. Throughout Allegiant Stadium, Verizon’s customers were served with a sophisticated, state of the art in-building network, enabling game-changing performance so fans could capture and share every Super Bowl moment. In total, Verizon deployed approximately 250 5G mmWave radios so fans could watch game highlights, keep tabs on players’ stats, and use their phones for concession payments with ease. With C-Band technology, fans were able to use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, nearly tripling the 5G bandwidth from last year’s Super Bowl. Over the last three years, Verizon has invested significantly, nearly tripling network capacity in the Las Vegas metro and readying the city for the 40M+ tourists and business travelers who visit each year. Verizon has doubled down on its 5G network in Las Vegas, laying out more than 547 miles of fiber across the city - enough for a trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and back again - and lighting up C-Band across 52 million square feet in and around casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the equivalent of more than 900 football fields. Las Vegas residents and visitors can now use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, which allows Verizon to provide greater bandwidth and enable higher data speeds for its customers throughout Las Vegas. Verizon has added unmatched large capacity connections (mmWave) at the most congested areas in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street and Allegiant Stadium, as well as additional upgrades in high demand areas such as the Las Vegas Convention Center and Harry Reid International Airport. These are permanent upgrades that will remain a fixture of the Las Vegas network. Read more about all of Verizon’s enhancements in Allegiant Stadium and the surrounding Las Vegas area. 1 Measurement results are based on umlaut testing of 260 to 270 samples per network operator during the actual game including half time show.

https://www.lightreading.com/5g/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-super-bowl-network https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/cox-gears-up-for-super-bowl-lviii Great overview here! Also: https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/matsing-boosts-coverage-big-3-during-super-bowl Cellular data and video traffic are showing dramatic increases in usage every year. At last year’s Super Bowl, data usage by Verizon customers spiked 57% compared to the Super Bowl in 2022 – from 30.4 TB in 2022 to 47.8 TB in 2023. The busiest times were during the halftime show and at kickoff. For AT&T, fans at the game last year broke data records, with 5G data usage of 21 TB increasing by 81% compared to the previous year’s game. Very cool! Looking forward to seeing the numbers from the game.

VERIZON: Here's info from Verizon for comparison: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizons-commitment-las-vegas-community Las Vegas Network Upgrades Over the last three years, Verizon has invested significantly nearly tripling Las Vegas’ network capacity and readying it for the 40M+ tourists and business travelers who come to the city each year. Verizon has doubled down on its 5G network in Las Vegas, laying out more than 547 miles of fiber across the city - enough for a trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and back again - and lighting up C-band across 52 million square feet in and around casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the equivalent of more than 900 football fields. Las Vegas residents and visitors can now use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, which allows Verizon to provide greater bandwidth and enable higher data speeds for its customers throughout Las Vegas. Verizon has added unmatched large capacity connections (mmWave) at the most congested areas in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street and Allegiant Stadium, as well as additional upgrades in high demand areas such as the Las Vegas Convention Center and Harry Reid International Airport. These are permanent upgrades that will remain a fixture of the Las Vegas network. At Allegiant Stadium, Verizon is delivering an exceptional network experience so fans can capture and share every Super Bowl LVIII moment. By Super Bowl, Verizon will have deployed approximately 250 5G mmWave radios covering the stadium’s seating areas, back of house, suites, lounges, press box, concourse areas and entry ways, allowing fans to watch game highlights, keep tabs on players’ stats, and use their phones for concession payments with ease. “At Verizon, we are obsessed with delivering game-changing connectivity and ensuring our customers have a superior network experience,” said Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Networks & Technology. “These upgrades will provide a reliable, high performing and secure experience for the Super Bowl, offering the best for Las Vegas residents and visitors for years to come.” ICYMI: Connecting the gridiron: Verizon's 5G network at Allegiant Stadium https://www.lightreading.com/5g/connecting-the-gridiron-verizon-s-5g-network-at-allegiant-stadium- Behind the scenes with Verizon 5G at Super Bowl LVIII stadium https://www.lightreading.com/5g/behind-the-scenes-with-verizon-5g-at-super-bowl-lviii-stadium#close-modal AT&T: I have not' seen any press releases on AT&T yet, but found this on YouTube: Also on Reddit: Thoughts?