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turn offers flexibility when positioning 360º
cameras without the need for
wired connections.
5G technology also streamlines the
uploading of video flows from 30 Mbps up to
200 Mbps for 360º qualities in 4k, whereas a
streaming server on the edge of the nearest
mobile network to users means that many
different viewers wearing 360º glasses can
become immersed in the best experience to
exist today, to enjoy sporting events from
their mobile device.
The Chairman of FC Barcelona, Josep Maria
Bartomeu, said at the presentation of the
project: “For FC Barcelona, it is a great pride
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that the Camp Nou is the first football
stadium with 5G internal coverage.
“The Camp Nou is the largest stadium in
Europe, which can accommodate more than
90,000 spectators and when the Espai Barça is
a reality, will have capacity for 105,000.
“Thanks to the agreement between FC
Barcelona and GSMA, with the participation
of Telefónica, we have set the Camp Nou as
an innovation laboratory at the disposal of
the most advanced technology in mobile
telephony, 5G.”
Emilio Gayo, Chairman of Telefónica
España, commented: “At Telefónica, we are
THE TECHNOLOGY HUB
INTO WHICH WE ARE CONVERTING
BARCELONA COMBINES THE MOST
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY WITH
TALENT AND INNOVATION, AND IS
JUST AN EXAMPLE OF THE LONG
ROAD THAT STILL LIES AHEAD OF US.
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convinced that connectivity is the oxygen
of the digital world we are immersed in
and the new capacities of the 5G network
will be essential in this new generation of
services. Watching a world-class game of
football live at the ground is a privilege
that not everyone can enjoy and this
project allows us to dream of offering all
our customers the chance to experience
sporting events of this calibre right from
the front row.”
CEO of GSMA, John Hoffman, said:
“The 5G Stadium-Immersive Reality in
sports pilot is further proof that the tech
industry is diversifying into new sectors,
becoming increasingly more relevant.
With immersive reality, new generations
will experience sports differently and it
will offer fans unprecedented access to
sports, experiencing unique moments by
customising their own experiences from any
angle, 360º.”
The CEO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona,
Carlos Grau, concluded: “5G technology
enables us to test an unbeatable world-class
environment such as the one offered by the
city of Barcelona. The technology hub into
which we are converting Barcelona combines
the most advanced technology with talent
and innovation, and is just an example of
the long road that still lies ahead of us.” n
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