NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilitie, LLC, a leading provider of wireless infrastructure in the United States has installed a new high-speed Distributed Antenna System ("DAS") at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets. The Mobilitie DAS network will provide Blue Jackets fans and arena patrons with enhanced wireless services for their mobile devices during games as well as a wide variety of world-class entertainment events.
"Mobilitie brings access to the latest 4G wireless technology which ensures that our guests stay connected while attending Blue Jackets games and special events at Nationwide Arena," said Mike Priest, president of the Columbus Blue Jackets. "Mobilitie is an industry leader in building and operating DAS networks at key sporting venues across the country and we're very pleased to partner with them to further enhance the event experience for our hockey fans and event guests."
The new Mobilitie DAS, launched during the April 9th Blue Jackets game includes the installation of new wireless antennas located throughout Nationwide Arena, including suites and premium seating areas, to improve wireless coverage, capacity and data speeds during Blue Jackets games and other arena events. In addition to ensuring voice calls are successfully connected, the DAS allows smartphones, tablets and other devices to access the internet and run interactive applications, such as the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL GameCenter mobile application which provides game play-by-play, league statistics, featured videos, player profiles and more.
"Mobilitie is the industry leading provider of stadium and marquee venue DAS and Wi-Fi networks in the U.S.," commented Christos Karmis, President of Mobilitie. "Mobilitie has deployed and operates DAS networks at stadiums across all the major professional sports leagues, including the NHL, MLB, the NBA, and the NFL." In addition to Nationwide Arena, the company has other professional sports stadiums/arenas currently under development, and is also installing the DAS network at Churchill Downs – home of the Kentucky Derby.
"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 Columbus Blue Jackets enabling them to provide the finest wireless experience to their fans and patrons," continued Karmis.
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 and Wi-Fi 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.