Free Wifi at Stadium Looks Like a Let Down

[KendrickPanther]

It appears you will need to be an AT&T customer to access free WiFi at the Stadium for 2012. Kind of lame, should be free for everyone that buys a ticket to the game.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/08/07/3439475/briefly.html

Free AT&T Wi-Fi available at BofA Stadium

Posted: Tuesday, Aug. 07, 2012

AT&T mobile-device users can now access free Wi-Fi from the seats and concession areas at Bank of America Stadium – just in time for the Democratic National Convention.

The upgrades at the 70,000-seat stadium, announced Tuesday, should boost the experience of Carolina Panthers fans using AT&T Wi-Fi-enabled cellphones and tablets, according to the telecommunications company.

Since the 460 access points are in place now, attendees of President Barack Obama’s Sept. 6 acceptance speech at the stadium will benefit, according to AT&T.

So will Panthers fans, according to Danny Morrison, president of the Carolina Panthers.

“Now they can combine the excitement of cheering on their favorite team with having real-time stats, access to popular social media and all their favorite apps right at their fingertips,” Morrison said.

[janderson20vt]

That's bullshit.

[fieryprophet]

It's probably just branded AT&T Wifi, just like the hotspots you usually find at McDonalds. You should still be able to get on it even if you're a non-AT&T customer.

[jtnc]

What a fuging load of poo.

[SCP]

Yay for me!!!!

Oops, excuse me fellers.

I mean, that sucks!

[Kettle]

I think when I attend a game I will focus on the field and not my phone.

[Zod]

Aren't you supposed to be watching a game and spending time with friends?

[KendrickPanther]

I think when I attend a game I will focus on the field and not my phone.

Oh I agree, but quite frankly I rather know how the other games are going than watch frisbee catching dogs run around at half time.

[Inimicus]

Aren't you supposed to be watching a game and spending time with friends?

Gotta keep up with my fantasy douchebag league

[Kettle]

I piss and get beer at half time. Lines are usually long.

[Kettle]

I could see using it pregame, but that would be the only time.

[Panthro]

Oh I agree, but quite frankly I rather know how the other games are going than watch frisbee catching dogs run around at half time.

Just look it up on your phone.....

am missing something here or are people bringing iPads and Kindles to the stadium

[Zod]

Sounds like you guys need some practice at really enjoying things.

leave the phone in the car.

[SCP]

I don't think I have ever pulled out my phone at a game. My nutsack? Well that's a different story.