AT&T just announced a new service called Turbo Live that could prevent your network connection from slowing to a crawl at crowded events. It addresses an issue most of us have faced at busy stadiums, where network congestion makes even simple tasks like uploading a photo to Instagram or calling an Uber incredibly frustrating.
In its announcement, AT&T describes Turbo Live as a “VIP connection” that lets anyone with a 5G smartphone boost their connection at live events. What makes the service stand out is that it is not exclusive to AT&T, and even lets Verizon and T-Mobile subscribers sign up for a more reliable connection.
According to Cheryl Choy, SVP product management at AT&T, the service is designed to eliminate connectivity worries at major events. “The last thing people should have to think about is their connection. Turbo Live was built with that in mind, to deliver an exceptional wireless experience at the venue, regardless of what carrier they use for their everyday device,” Choy said.
Turbo Live will be available starting February in the following stadiums:
- Alabama: Bryant Denny Stadium
- Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Chicago: United Center
- Houston: NRG Stadium
- Las Vegas: Sphere
- Los Angeles: Intuit Dome
- Miami: Hard Rock Stadium
- New York/New Jersey: MetLife Stadium
- San Antonio: Alamodome
- San Francisco Bay Area: Levi’s Stadium
- Seattle: Lumen Field
AT&T is inviting customers to sign up early to experience Turbo Live as soon as it goes live. However, the carrier notes that it may require an unlocked 5G smartphone and an open eSIM slot for activation. AT&T plans to expand availability to more stadiums across the US, including Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Foxborough (Gillette Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), and more.