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Zippin adds more walk-up stores to NFL stadiums, and will test facial authentication system in Denver
Checkout-free technology provider Zippin extended its lead in the sports stadium-specific market with the announcement of four new stores using its new walk-up store format, plus one new drink lane store and a trial of using facial authentication systems for age verification and payment at a store at Denver's Empower Field at Mile High. The entrance to the Zippin walk-up...News
Verizon’s NFL sideline CBRS networks are ready for season
Verizon's plan to build CBRS networks for coaches' sideline communications at all 30 NFL stadiums is up and running, with all networks ready for the start of the regular season, according to a Verizon executive. Since there's no official press release or interview yet, this will be a short post which we plan to update in the future. But here...News
Verizon adds 5G mmWave capacity at Denver Broncos’ Empower Field at Mile High
As part of what looks like a league-wide push to bring more of its 5G services to NFL stadiums, Verizon has deployed new 5G millimeter-wave network assets at Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos. Matt Burns, Verizon network performance manager for the Colorado and Wyoming region, said in a phone interview that during this football offseason...News
Coors Field bars are using Amazon One for age verification, payment
Fans at the Colorado Rockies' Coors Field can use their palm to verify their age as well as pay for drinks at a couple stadium bars, thanks to a new program from Amazon and stadium caterer Aramark. Amazon's Amazon One program, which allows customers to tie payment information to their palm, has been used before at Whole Foods stores as...Feature