Indianapolis 500 Fans Get Closer Than Ever to the Action Thanks to Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband
May 24 2022 - 8:00AM
The 106th Indianapolis 500 takes place at the iconic Indianapolis
Motor Speedway (IMS), the largest sports venue with Verizon 5G
Ultra Wideband, on Sunday, May 29 at 12:45 pm ET. For the more than
300,000 people expected to attend, Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband will
power a transformative experience in and around the Racing Capital
of the World. For fans at IMS with a 5G-capable device, Verizon 5G
Multi-View will offer them up to seven unique, live camera angles
in high definition including the live NBC broadcast. They get to
pick their best view of the action, so they can all have the best
seat in the house.
“With 5G Ultra Wideband’s massive capacity, low latency and
super-fast speeds, we’re giving racing fans new immersive
experiences that will let them personalize how they’re watching the
race whether they’re at the track or at home,” said Srini Kalapala,
Senior Vice President of Verizon Technology and Product
Development. “Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband has the area covered so
attendees can stream, tweet, and share their experiences quickly
and reliably. In fact, in all of Indianapolis, 52 percent of
Verizon’s network traffic is on 5G Ultra Wideband.”
“Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network is providing fans at IMS
and around the country a first-person and immersive content
experience at this year’s Indy 500,” said Jonathan Gibson,
Executive Vice President at Penske Corp. “Once again, Verizon’s
reliable and industry-leading technology is powering innovation on
the biggest stage at the Racing Capital of the World and
beyond.”
Verizon’s 5G Multi-View and 5G
Ultra Pass Put Fans in the Driver’s Seat
Verizon 5G Multi-View, available on the official INDYCAR App,
lets fans at the track customize their viewing experience in
real-time. With seven different live camera angles, fans with a 5G
device can toggle between the action in the pit to see who’s in the
lead coming out of the first turn. So whenever they are connected
in the grandstands, they'll never miss a moment of the action even
if they leave their seat to grab a drink. Fans using 5G Multi-View
on Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband can have a truly exceptional
experience, letting them curate their own personal experience in
real-time.
Fans at home can also be transported into the center of the
action during the live race with an Augmented Reality (AR) portal
powered by 5G called Verizon’s 5G Ultra Pass. The AR portal offers
an immersive second screen experience bringing them onto the track
and into the pit. When they visit verizon.com/5gportal, they’ll
enter the portal giving them 360-degree views from IMS with
exclusive camera positions. Fans can control their view, choose
their favorite angles or perspectives, and get a unique, front
row-style, viewing experience from the comfort of their own
home.
With the return of a traditional in-person Public Drivers’
Meeting this year, BlueJeans by Verizon will once again be used to
stream the live event. All 33 NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers who have
qualified for the race will participate in the meeting which takes
place May 28 at 10:30 am ET. Fans can join the action by visiting
indycar.com/500driversmeeting or on Twitter at @BlueJeansNet.
Verizon’s super-fast 5G Ultra Wideband provides a broadband-like
connection in more than 75 stadiums and arenas and over 1700 cities
around the country.
Today’s announcement builds on Verizon’s 5G growth and
innovation across industries with its mobility, nationwide
broadband, and business solutions offerings.
Learn more information about Verizon’s 5G technology.
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June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
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revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video
and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable
network connectivity, security and control.
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