As Javier Vizcaíno, director of Telefónica Spain's business division, stated, “The Wanda Metropolitano stadium is the first 100% digital stadium in Europe. Being the technology provider for Wanda Metropolitano is a comprehensive project that goes far beyond simply providing coverage for the stadium. It involves the challenge of equipping all the facilities with communications and connectivity, as well as creating a unique spectator experience thanks to new technologies.”.
 
For his part, Iñigo Aznar, commercial director of Atlético de Madrid, said: “Having a partner like Telefónica at the Wanda Metropolitano is a guarantee. Agreements of this level make all the difference in the experience for our fans.”.
Telefónica will provide the sports complex with all the necessary communications and connectivity infrastructure in the stadium itself and in all associated facilities, such as the ICU (Integrated Control Unit), video scoreboards, the 360 ​​ribbon board - unique in Spain -, elevators, security (access control inside the stadium, closed circuit TV, cameras) or audiovisual production rooms, among many other facilities.
 
The installation of this equipment is already underway and has so far involved the deployment of the Ian multiservice network (network electronics that provides connectivity to the stadium) and wifi with more than 6000 network outlets, 1500 wifi access points, 1000 kilometers of fiber, almost 500 kilometers of UTP cable, two CPDs (Data Processing Centers), 84 communication nodes, a dual diversified MacroLAN access of up to 10 Gb symmetric, a switching equipment and a transmission equipment.
 
Likewise, the security requirements of the Wanda Metropolitano include an access control system covering more than 300 internal doors, its integration with the stadium's evacuation and fire system, the closed-circuit television with more than 120 cameras and the stadium's complete anti-intrusion system, all managed from the central security control, which will be provided by Telefónica.
 
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