Red Necromancer Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Bristol City fans are being given the chance to trial a free supporter WiFi service in the South Stand at Ashton Gate tonight. Bristol Sport has installed a proof-of-concept WiFi deployment and need supporters to test the service with a packed stadium for the home game with Brighton & Hove Albion. Fans simply need to search “Ashton Gate Fan WiFi” on their mobile device or tablet and connect for free via a simple holding page. Bristol Sport needs to understand the type of internet speeds available and the stability of the connection – whether it will stand up to a busy South Stand on a matchday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I applaud the club for this, but I fear that it will be like every other 'public' internet service. The sheer weight of numbers will render it pointless and no faster than 3G/4G (i.e. pretty much useless on matchday). You can forget streaming BT sport before kickoff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! So they can, like, keep abreast of what their friends are, like, having for lunch via Facebook and Instagram. Keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 And it actually works! Having an beer in the sports bar and connected no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! Agreed.. pointless. We need ALL people watching the match and supporting the action or at least not encourage them to do something completely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! Order and pay for a half time beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, havanatopia said: Agreed.. pointless. We need ALL people watching the match and supporting the action or at least not encourage them to do something completely different. I agree with the sentiment however for me I struggle to get a signal in here and like to check half times, any messages I might have had etc at half time. Wifi is a welcome addition and useful Whilst the game is on the phones away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, Countryfile said: Order and pay for a half time beer? Oh you mean you have to download the 'Grub&Beer' app from Bristol Sport as part of the log in process? Geniussssss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, Countryfile said: Order and pay for a half time beer? If it's just that then great. Haven't seen much of that smart-tech company (can't remember the jargony term they actually used) we linked with last year, hopefully something will come of that for the start of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 17 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! Because 3G and 4G are useless at half time when everyone's trying to use it! Even on EE 4G, trying to get the scores etc. to load is pointless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Also there's a bloke who sits in front of me in the South Stand and judging by what I've read on his phone from over his shoulder (completely accidentally, of course) he's having an affair. If the internet connection is more predictable, there's less chance of me missing anything juicy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 What's next? The bristol sport chanting app...all phones in the stand are synced up and controlled to blare out 'come on you reds' every five mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 7 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Because 3G and 4G are useless at half time when everyone's trying to use it! Even on EE 4G, trying to get the scores etc. to load is pointless! Wow OK. I mean when im in Ashton Gate the last thing I want to do is check my phone for anything but each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Because 3G and 4G are useless at half time when everyone's trying to use it! Even on EE 4G, trying to get the scores etc. to load is pointless! As is wifi, barring some minor miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 27 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! So I can email my personal account manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 26 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! It could be a godsend for anybody with young kids; as keeping youngsters focused on the game for 90 minutes can be sometimes "challenging". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: It could be a godsend for anybody with young kids; as keeping youngsters focused on the game for 90 minutes can be sometimes "challenging". There have been a couple of 5-3-2 games this season where I have had trouble keeping myself focused they have been that poor :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 There's me thinking I go to football to watch football and have a beer not play on my phone all night and search the Internet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 39 minutes ago, Collis1 said: I don't understand this? Why would people need WiFi in a football stadium?! Whats happening to the world...! Some of us like seeing photos of what friends is eating on Instagram, Twitter, etc ............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngish Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Christ there's some dinosaurs on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I thought the WiFi was already up and running. I've used it in the South Stand whilst having a Thatchers prior to previous games. Just a simple register and away. So whats new then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Can tell who the old uns are on here! I use my phone anyway before the game, at HT and then walking out. It's like an extra limb, would be lost without it. Mainly to see how my bets are getting on, tweet to Geoff after the game, read Twitter etc. So I'll give this a go tonight. You need WiFi where ever you go now. It's just standard, need to move with the times. Put it this way if I was going on holiday and the hotel didn't have WiFi I wouldn't chose that one. We need this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Youngish said: Christ there's some dinosaurs on here I'm down with the latest tech dude. I work in technology. My point is, last thing i want to do when i go and see my beloved bcfc is play around on my phone. Id leave it at home if i could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA_Reds Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: I applaud the club for this, but I fear that it will be like every other 'public' internet service. The sheer weight of numbers will render it pointless and no faster than 3G/4G (i.e. pretty much useless on matchday). You can forget streaming BT sport before kickoff! Actually with the way WiFi deployments have changed for stadiums if deployed correctly should be a very good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksi Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 They probably want to turn the web interface off to the public shop range. Otherwise people like me will sit there trying to hack the password all day.... speeds not the greatest either 26ms response 1.83 down 1.82 up. Also I Can scan all devices on he network. Need to to up their security decent amount of addresses available though so connecting to the lan shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 19 minutes ago, USA_Reds said: Actually with the way WiFi deployments have changed for stadiums if deployed correctly should be a very good service. I agree things have moved on but, unless restricted or on a paid-for basis, I'm not sure I've seen a single deployment anywhere that can cope with such a demand for data which is still rocketing. Let's imagine it's free, over the weeks and months just about every device would eventually be connected - probably up to 10,000 of them. Technically it could be done but at a massive, prohibitive cost I would think. Unless the service is massively throttled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksi Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 minute ago, CotswoldRed said: I agree things have moved on but, unless restricted or on a paid-for basis, I'm not sure I've seen a single deployment anywhere that can cope with demand for data which is rocketing. Let's imagine it's free, over the weeks and months just about every device would eventually be connected - probably up to 10,000 of them. Bollox. I got a 100mb lease line that copes with 20,000 devices simultaneously. As long as you prioritise the traffic type then it's not problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Walled garden bypass? Bloody Cotterill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 And as if by magic it worked. Must be the LJ effect Christ it's slow. 4G instead for me. Wait for the spam and Luscious Lucy to get in touch though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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