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Verizon Center WiFi Update

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We live in one of the most wired cities in the country, and our recently completed improvements to the Verizon Center WiFi networks ensure our arena is among the top venues in the United States for providing connectivity to our guests.

Prior to the summer of 2010, WiFi access was not offered to fans at Verizon Center. At that time we were only providing WiFi access to team operations personnel and the media.

As many of you recall, AT&T and Verizon had extremely limited coverage in the arena. AT&T did not have a repeater and thus provided almost zero coverage. Verizon had one repeater and coverage was average, but the call capacity was low.

Since Monumental Sports & Entertainment became owners of the Verizon Center in the summer of 2010, we have installed 75 additional WiFi access points throughout the lower bowl, upper bowl and within the Verizon Center suites. We plan to install additional access points this summer as we determine those areas in need of additional service.

Both AT&T and Verizon recently completed improvements, and now both carriers have fully operational, dedicated cell sites with 4G capability. Verizon has just completed its upgrades and will continue to make adjustments during the next few months in order to achieve optimal service. Ideally fans will take advantage of the significantly faster 4G signal to stream video, which also will alleviate some of the WiFi demand.

We are aware that because of the structure of the building there will be times when customers may experience problems with sending texts, pictures, etc. Please be assured, however, that we will continue to test and monitor these improvements in order to make adjustments whenever possible and necessary. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please email us at connectivity@monumentalsports.com. When emailing us, it would be helpful to include as many details as possible (e.g., date of interruption, type of interruption, cell phone type and carrier, seat location).

Also, as you may have seen and heard, we have installed an FM transmitter on frequency 87.9 so Capitals, Wizards and Georgetown fans can listen to the radio broadcast in the arena.

All of these improvements are aimed at increasing the overall experience for our fans and guests at Verizon Center. Enjoy.

Pixels and Calls in Perspective

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As this blog notes The Caps have now won seven straight games at home. We are also 7-3 in our last 10 games as well as an aside.

We have outscored the other teams 21-8 at home during those seven games. We have never NOT led a game during this stretch. Our goaltending has been very good which I am glad to see that patience and belief in a true professional has been rewarded. As our fans chant after big saves, “VOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

We now have tied the Florida Panthers in points at 50 to take the SE Division lead. That means we are ranked 3rd in the East. That could all change – to the good or to the bad – this coming week. The teams are that closely bunched together.

We are missing our #1 center. And our #1 defense man.

The calls into the post game radio show and the comments on most of the blogs are negative. As are the media descriptions of our wins in the papers.

I empathize. I understand I try to keep it in perspective.

We would like to play better.

But after 43 games we are back into first place in the division.

It is a nip and tuck year. The race to the playoffs will be hard and fast and I am positive we will have good runs and some bad runs from here on out. As will most other team as well. We will do our best short handed. I feel like the season has started anew and we go on from here. We try to improve. We try to heal up as well.

We have one more game on Tuesday at home against the Islanders. Then we head on a road trip. Wish us well. See you Tuesday evening. Thank you. Go Caps!

For Those of You Asking about Kosher Food at Verizon Center

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I have received a few emails inquiring about our kosher food offerings at Verizon Center, and fans have asked if we still serve Hebrew National hot dogs. For the record, the Verizon Center exclusively sells Hebrew National hot dogs at our concession stands. These hot dogs have been produced under the kosher supervision of the internationally recognized Triangle K organization prior to distribution to the venue, but they are not prepared in a kosher kitchen at the arena. For fans interested in kosher foods, however, prepackaged kosher items, including sandwiches and other side selections, are available at the concession stand near section 108 on the main concourse. There is additional information available on the Verizon Center website, which lists food and beverage offerings by section. Also, check out our interactive mobile app, which also includes an event schedule, customer service feedback functionality and QR codes. There is plenty to explore for everyone.

Lots Going On

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Friday – Caps Game. Saturday – Wizards game. Sunday – Caps game. Monday – Wizards game.

Lots of concerts a-coming too to Verizon Center. Van Halen! Black Keys.

Monster Trucks, Disney on Ice. And more.

And lot to do around the Verizon Center.

As they say, “F Street is Fun Street.”

Click here to read all about what is going in our community this long weekend and ways to enjoy the city. Have fun and get out and support your local small businesses.

Thank you. Monumental Report – all in one place and all the info you need to plan a good time.