AT&T secures five-year contract to provide network connectivity for the US Open tennis tournament
Type: Partnership · Technology: Telecom · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-08-24
AT&T has been selected as the official connectivity partner for the US Open tennis tournament in New York, securing a five-year contract. The mobile carrier will provide its mobile network offering, including a distributed antenna system (DAS) operating as a neutral-host network across Arthur Ashe Stadium and the grounds. AT&T's network will support essential functions such as ticket scanners, hotspots, and backup phones on-site. The telco will also provide connectivity across wireless, wireline, and satellite services, with plans for further network enhancements at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ahead of future tournaments.
Analysis
AT&T has secured a five-year contract to serve as the official connectivity partner for the US Open tennis tournament in New York, commencing August 24, 2026. The telecommunications company will provide its mobile network, including a distributed antenna system operating as a neutral-host network across Arthur Ashe Stadium and the grounds. AT&T's network will support on-site functions such as ticket scanners and hotspots, alongside wireless, wireline, and satellite services. Further network enhancements are planned for the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ahead of future tournaments.
Key points
- AT&T secured a five-year contract.
- Official connectivity partner for the US Open tennis tournament.
- Contract commences August 24, 2026.
- Network to support ticket scanners, hotspots, and backup phones.
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