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Nothing But Net: CommScope Brings Unmatched Network Connectivity to the Sacramento Kings’ New Basketball Arena

The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Sacramento Kings wanted its new downtown arena to be an innovation showplace, where advanced technology transforms the fan experience completely. So they turned to CommScope to provide a leading-edge network that connects Kings fans to the game, to the team and each other like never before.

The advanced connectivity system at Golden 1 Center demanded a comprehensive, seamless infrastructure. As a global leader in communication technology with deep large-venue experience, CommScope was able to customize a complete, integrated solution that delivers the ultimate game-day experience for Kings fans, and is future-ready for many more seasons to come.

-Kings Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Montoya

The Nation’s Most Connected Sports and Entertainment Venue

When technology entrepreneur Vivek Ranadivé acquired the Sacramento Kings in 2013, it was clear that innovation would be part of the team’s game plan going forward. It was no surprise when the Kings announced plans to build a new stateof- the-art arena in the heart of California capital’s downtown and equip it with an unprecedented level of communications technology, enhancing their fans’ game-day experience exponentially, the Sacramento Kings turned to CommScope.

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