What’s the best internet solution for outdoor sports events?

Bonded cellular internet is ideal for sporting events. Fully redundant, self-contained managed internet solutions like PopUp WiFi’s range combine multiple carrier networks with any other available source of WAN (optional) to deliver fast, reliable service for scoring systems, livestreams, POS, concessions and ticketing - even in stadiums, ovals, or remote fields.

Can volunteers set up internet at local sports meets or fundraisers?

Yes. PopUp WiFi offers plug-and-play hardware designed for ease of use. Volunteers can simply set the unit up on a table, plug it in, and send a photo to the support team to confirm it is set up correctly no tech skills required. The network engineers then log in remotely to optimize the network in real time, monitoring and managing the internet connection to handle crowd fluctuations and any other technical issues before they become a problem.

What happens if the network slows down during peak times?

Bonded internet solutions from PopUp WiFi use intelligent traffic routing and band selection on ultra high-gain antennas to avoid congested frequencies. If one carrier slows down or drops out, traffic is automatically rerouted—keeping systems like check-in, live scores, and payments online using the best combination of multi-carrier 5G and LTE-A connections for seamless connectivity.

Managed Internet for Sporting Events

MANAGED INTERNET FOR SPORTING EVENTS

High octane event internet.

From karate to car racing, football to fishing, we’ve got a managed internet solution to suit your needs. We work with hundreds of sporting event producers in every kind of setting, indoors and out to supply multi-carrier bonded internet with live support to make sure they never miss a play.

Sporty people work with PopUp WiFi for production internet to support all the essentials, including registrations, judging, live streaming, media, scoring and guest internet.

We love the variety of jobs that come from our sporting events customers. One day we might be supporting talent scouts looking for their next star football player as they watch games remotely, the next day we can be connecting timing stations for an ultramarathon. We often find ourselves supporting major indoor tournaments in sports such as martial arts and dressage as a more affordable, more powerful alternative to the in-house internet. We’ve seen a spike in media team renting the Beast units to have onsite at Formula One and other car racing events to speed up their file transfers – without having to leave site.

So whether you need a basic connection for your box office to keep the lines moving quickly, or something more powerful to make sure the viewers back home never miss a moment, we’re sure you’ll be a fan of our plug’n’play internet.

Here's how it works...

1. On your marks...

Set your unit/s up exactly where you need connectivity, either via WiFi, hard line or both. Sit your unit up off the ground and add power. The runners in the photo on the left here chose to add their battery for more portability between checkpoints. Remember: our techs are available 24/7, so if you have a setup question, just call or text us anytime. We can make changes on-the-spot, and deliver two days before your event to give you plenty of time for setup before the starting gun goes off.

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2. Start Slipstream.

Here you’ll find all the essential information about your event network rental in one handy spot for live insights and instant help. Scan the QR code on your unit or click the Slipstream link in your confirmation email to access your booking details including live updates on the number of users on your network, the amount of data you’ve used and the number of devices connecting to your network.

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3. Game on.

During your event, your PopUp WiFi network has the combined power of 5G and LTE-A from all three major carriers simultaneously. Even if one carrier fails, the others keep running using Instant Seamless Failover. Our techs can dynamically reassign the SIMs in your unit so they “talk” to the best-performing cell towers in your area. The ultra high-gain antennas in the Beast (pictured here) makes it a great choice when you’re producing at a major event where there’s a big crowd around, or in regional venues.

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4. Happy fans, happy crew.

You might choose to offer a separate guest network so your competitors (and their parents) can share the good times from your event. Most of our customers elect to divide their event internet network into two, with a priority secure network name and password just for the crew. This means your critical devices like staff and POS terminals get first dibs on the available bandwidth, followed by guest devices. It’s a nice touch to make sure the first things go first!

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5. We’re always here to help.

Most of your real-time questions like “what’s my password?” or “how many people are online?” or “can I have another copy of my shipping label” will be answered when you scan the QR code on your unit and launch the Slipstream dashboard. For everything else, we offer 24/7 live phone support. Just call or text us the code printed on your unit, and our techs will log into your network and make changes on the spot if needed.

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6. After the event.

When the show’s over and the applause has finally faded, PopUp WiFi load out is a total breeze. Just return your order back to the shippers they arrived in and apply the return shipping labels over the old labels so they get home safely. Remember to return your PopUp WiFi equipment promptly to your nearest FedEx by the next business day. Once we see your units have scanned at FedEx, we’ll send you confirmation email, and we’ll be all done!

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Producer Feedback

“Thanks to the amazing product provided by PopUp WiFi, we have the capability to livestream our event without any concerns, providing the Cowboy Channel with a successful broadcast and raising much-needed funds for our work in the community.”

Al Girard

San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Rodeo