This project is driven by the need to enhance the digital infrastructure of Sunderland’s major sports and esports venues to meet the demands of modern connectivity.
With the increasing popularity of live sports and esports, fans expect seamless, high-speed internet access to share their experiences, engage with digital content, and interact with events in real time.
Upgrading to advanced 4G and 5G connectivity is essential to provide an engaging, immersive, and efficient experience for visitors to the Stadium of Light and the British Esports National Performance Campus.
The SONET Project will implement cutting-edge 4G and 5G mobile connectivity at the Stadium of Light and the British Esports National Performance Campus.
This upgrade will support a range of enhanced services, including faster and more reliable internet access, advanced ticketing processes, smart venue navigation, and efficient food and beverage ordering systems.
By leveraging the high-speed and low-latency capabilities of 5G technology, SONET will enable real-time engagement through augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. These innovations will provide fans with real-time statistics, player identifications, and interactive digital overlays, transforming how they experience live sports and esports events.
Enhanced connectivity will ensure that in the future, fans can easily share their experiences, access real-time information, and engage with interactive content.
This project will streamline venue operations, increase revenue opportunities through personalized offers and services, and reduce environmental impact through more efficient power usage.
By setting a new standard for digital infrastructure in sports and esports venues, Sunderland will attract more visitors and events, boosting our future economy.