Blue Forever 179 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 http://rangers.co.uk...g-wifi-to-ibroxA GROUND-BREAKING partnership between Rangers Football Club and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, is set to bring fans into a whole new era of in-depth, WiFi-based engagement with the club.In a seven-figure investment, the club is working with Huawei to provide one of football's first fully converged stadium-wide WiFi deployments.The market-leading project will ultimately give every fan seated at Ibrox – as well as those in the approaches, concourse, restaurants and corporate areas – full, instant access to content-rich media and allow them to participate in real-time interactions with the club.Starting in August on a stand-by-stand basis, the phased development will allow Rangers to engage with fans and create the best possible matchday experience.The new set-up will remove connectivity problems in high-density areas and ultimately give 50,000+ supporters access to club competitions, merchandising, media, forthcoming events and enhanced fan/club engagement.Stadium WiFi has been under discussion at Rangers for a number of years following fan demand, with supporters wanting to access the full panoply of internet sport while at the ground, but being frustrated by 3G mobile network download speeds.Now, thanks to this partnership with Huawei, the club will create a more meaningful relationship with fans as well as enhancing the matchday experience at Ibrox.http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/4384-mather-delighted-by-huawei-partnershipRANGERS Chief Executive Craig Mather is delighted by the club's ground-breaking partnership with Huawei which is set to bring fans into a whole new era of in-depth, WiFi-based engagement with the club.He said: "Rangers Football Club is rightly proud of its tremendous fanbase, which has stood by the club through thick and thin, and we aim to provide our supporters with a world-class WiFi service to enhance their matchday experience."We have teamed up with Huawei, a technology market leader and in doing so we will be setting new standards in terms of interactive communication with our fans.“Huawei has shown an enormous appetite for, and commitment to, providing an absolutely best in class service. More and more people are using smart devices as a primary means of communication and we look forward to revolutionising the way in which Rangers fans can engage with the club before, during and after the match.”Victor Zhang, CEO, Huawei UK said: "Huawei is at the forefront of innovation in communications technology and we are very proud to have been chosen to deliver a new channel of communication between Rangers and its supporters."The high data capacity that WiFi delivers will allow Rangers fans to use social networks to share their experiences, as well as allowing the club to enhance its ‘digital dialogue’ with its supporters.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 About time ........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Bless The Papac 32 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 finally no more waiting 90 mins to check that your coupon has been raped Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Forever 179 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Delighted with this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 In a seven-figure investment, the club is working with Huawei to provide one of football's first fully converged stadium-wide WiFi deployments.Rangers - football pioneers. Leading the way and setting the standards, as always. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thank fuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 finally no more waiting 90 mins to check that your coupon has been raped Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
God save charles green 73 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Brilliant and not before time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongbowLoyal. 36 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thank Fuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 505 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Great stuff! A much required resource nowadays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymcg1986 259 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 That's great news Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashPizza 198 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Once again leading the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Finally, I can go to the football and surf the Internet, watch YouTube, stream tv and movies while the football is on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuball 1 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 How much is this service going to cost or is it free? If they are going to charge I think it should be free to all season ticket holders! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 228 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 How much is this service going to cost or is it free? If they are going to charge I think it should be free to all season ticket holders!I was wondering this myself but given the report mentions a 7 figure sum being invested I'm sure it will be recouped somehow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,688 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Another nail in the atmosphere at Ibrox coffin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Another nail in the atmosphere at Ibrox coffin?Hmmm, not sure...But made me think. What if 40,000+ all loaded up The Billy Boys video off youtube at the same time and turned the volume up full...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,177 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Good news in some ways. Bad news in others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I was wondering this myself but given the report mentions a 7 figure sum being invested I'm sure it will be recouped somehow.Most likely the costs will be covered by increased advertising revenue. I'm sure Huawei will cover some of the costs and there will be opportunities for advertising via the wi fi, look out for annoying pop ups as you check your coupon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arfuf Phuxache 190 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Good news in some ways. Bad news in others.Watch you don't fall off that fence there pal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Good news in some ways. Bad news in others. How bad news mate .Explain ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,177 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 How bad news mate .Explain ?People sitting on the Internet the majority of the game isn't very appealing. Not saying that will happen, but always a possibility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm actually surprised at this, but delighted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 People sitting on the Internet the majority of the game isn't very appealing. Not saying that will happen, but always a possibility.Fuck paying 300 quid a year to sit in the pissing rain for 90 minutes 20 times a year on a probably poor wi-fi service on your phone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I do like to check the other scores every now and then - and sometimes it doesn't work, so this is a surprising but welcome addition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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