Comcast to upgrade Wi-Fi at State Farm Arena

While the Hawks pick up the pace on the court, fans will be able to do the same in the stands.

Comcast Business announced an agreement with the Hawks to provide and manage the team’s Wi-Fi network at State Farm Arena on Tuesday. According to Comcast, it will deliver 10 times the current speed and will nearly double the number of access points that existed before the arena was renovated.

“We view renovation as innovation,” Marcus Wasdin, chief information officer for the Hawks,” said in a statement. “This is the perfect opportunity to solidify a core component of the fan experience. Connectivity is the foundation to our digital initiatives where we seek to allow fans to enjoy the arena in new and immersive ways tailored to them. As an organization, we want to create a one-of-a-kind digital experience to engage fans, and this partnership with Comcast Business will provide the foundation for us to do so.”