When the 2014 Fifa World Cup kicks off Thursday in Brazil, spectators will be posting on Facebook and Twitter with the help of wireless network infrastructure built by Meriden’s Radio Frequency Systems, the company said.
RFS provided what’s called a distributed antenna system for Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium. Built at the company’s Brazilian plant, the system contains various cables, indoor and outdoor antennas and other parts.
The system will allow five Brazilian telecom operators to provide public access to 2G, 3G and 4G networks for an expected 80,000 fans per match.
RFS said it also built systems for three other Brazilian stadiums that will host World Cup matches over the next month.
