AT&T-Led Neutral-Host Network Powers New Connectivity Experience at Davis Wade Stadium

Key Terms

distributed antenna system technical

A distributed antenna system is a network of small radio antennas placed throughout a building or campus to extend and even out cellular and wireless signals, like installing many small speakers around a hall so everyone hears the same volume. Investors care because DAS can increase a property’s value, tenant satisfaction and foot traffic, and it affects telecom carriers’ capacity needs, recurring service revenue and infrastructure spending.

neutral-host network technical

A neutral-host network is a shared telecommunications infrastructure that allows multiple mobile operators or service providers to use the same physical network—such as in-building wireless, stadiums, campuses, or industrial sites—rather than each building and operator installing separate equipment. For investors, it matters because it can lower costs and speed deployment for operators, create standalone revenue streams for the network owner, and change competitive dynamics by enabling many providers to serve the same location without duplicative investment, similar to an apartment building where tenants share utilities managed by the landlord.

mimo architecture technical

MIMO architecture stands for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output and describes a wireless design that uses multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver to send and receive more data simultaneously. It matters to investors because MIMO improves network speed, capacity, and reliability—think of it as adding extra lanes to a highway so more cars can travel faster and with fewer jams—which can affect demand for telecom equipment, service quality, and revenue potential for companies in networking and mobile services.

c-band technical

C-band is a slice of radio spectrum commonly used for long-range satellite links and now repurposed in many countries for mid-range 5G mobile networks; think of it as a highway frequency that carries large amounts of wireless data. It matters to investors because who controls or uses that spectrum affects telecom companies’ service quality, equipment makers’ sales, and government auction revenue, so changes in C-band policy or deployment can shift competitive positions and future cash flows.

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PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AT&T customers at Mississippi State University’s Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville are getting a boost in wireless connectivity following the deployment of a new AT&T-led distributed antenna system, or DAS, powered by Airspan’s MobileAccess 6000 Digital platform.

Led and owned by AT&T as a neutral-host network, the new DAS is designed to deliver high-capacity, multi-operator cellular connectivity throughout the 60,000+ seat stadium, helping fans, students, teams, staff, media and visitors stay connected during football games, concerts and other major events.

“When you have tens of thousands of people in one place, you need infrastructure that can keep up,” said Michael Walker, VP, External & Legislative Affairs, AT&T Mississippi. “Strengthening connectivity at Davis Wade Stadium helps improve the fan experience, supports stadium operations and helps ensure people can stay connected when it matters most.”

The new DAS includes strategically placed antennas that distribute wireless network coverage throughout the stadium. The enhanced coverage and capacity help improve connectivity during periods of heavy wireless traffic, including sold-out SEC football games and major live entertainment events.

“Davis Wade Stadium is one of the SEC’s premier football venues, and Bulldogs fans expect to stay connected from tailgating through the final whistle,” said Walker. “We’re proud to work with Mississippi State University, Airspan and M-Communications to bring enhanced connectivity to fans, students, staff and visitors. This new system is designed to support the always-connected game day experience people expect today.”

The AT&T-led neutral-host network features Airspan’s MobileAccess 6000 Digital DAS and was built to support high-capacity demand across the stadium. Key network highlights include:

• 53-sector, MIMO architecture designed to support high-capacity game-day demand
• Support for all mid-band spectrum, including C-Band, 3.45 GHz and 2.5 GHz
• Compact headend architecture optimized for highly constrained equipment space

“High-density venues like Davis Wade Stadium present some of the most demanding wireless design challenges, requiring exceptional network capacity with limited communications infrastructure footprint,” said Amit Jain, Senior Vice President and General Manager of In-Building Networks at Airspan. “AT&T’s leadership was instrumental in delivering a future-ready neutral-host network, and we are proud that our MobileAccess 6000 platform helped meet the venue’s performance and aggressive deployment requirements.”

Airspan’s MobileAccess 6000 was selected for its compact headend architecture and medium-power remote units, helping reduce the overall equipment footprint while delivering the sectorization, deployment flexibility and scalability required for a complex stadium environment.

The deployment at Davis Wade Stadium is part of AT&T’s broader commitment to expanding and strengthening connectivity across Mississippi. From 2021 to 2025, AT&T invested nearly $1.4 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Mississippi to build more infrastructure and power more opportunity for residents, businesses and communities.

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About Airspan

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Airspan Networks Holdings LLC is an innovative US-based provider of wireless network solutions with a global presence, focused on delivering carrier-grade 5G and advanced wireless connectivity. Airspan’s portfolio spans three core solution areas - in-building, outdoor, and air-to-ground - and includes market-leading products for DAS, Open RAN, and small cells across both public and private network settings. Airspan supports mobile network operators, neutral-host providers, enterprises, public-sector organizations, and other service providers in building reliable, scalable wireless networks that enhance coverage and capacity while enabling fast, efficient deployment. Visit our website at https://airspan.com/

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For more information, contact:
Anne Baldridge
AT&T Corporate Communications
Phone: 214-776-5714
Email: aq0405@att.com

Kyle Allen
Airspan Corporate Communications
Email: kallen@airspan.com

Source: Airspan Networks Holdings LLC.