AT&T Boosts Game Day Wireless Coverage for Redskins Fans

There’s no better way to kick off the season than with a much-anticipated NFC East rivalry game for the Washington Redskins and better wireless coverage from AT&T.

At FedEx Field, AT&T recently completed upgrades to its existing Distributed Antenna System (DAS), which will boost LTE capacity by nearly 33% compared to last year. So when you grab your smartphones to share the most exciting moments on social media, you'll enjoy a faster, more reliable connection.

A DAS is made of numerous, small antennas that distribute AT&T wireless network coverage to provide extra cellular capacity and shorten the distance a call or text must travel. Simply put—calls, texts and posts are less likely to get stuck in a cellular “traffic jam.”

Redskin fans were out in full force last season. From the coin flip to the final touchdown, fans shared the most exciting moments from each game on social media; using nearly 6 TB of mobile data. That’s the equivalent of more than 16 million selfies from the stands! AT&T is sure this season will be no different.

With the sudden surge in popularity of streaming video on social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram, AT&T expects mobile data usage to continue to rise. With an upgraded network, AT&T is keeping fans surrounded with the best coverage at FedEx Field.