LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As you read
this, how many Wi-Fi devices are around you? We get it. We
live in a world where we cannot live without Wi-Fi and are in
search of it no matter where we are.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Mobilitie, LLC, are
continuing to enrich the mobile experience through Wi-Fi. Now when
visiting Las Vegas, whether for
business or pleasure, you can find high-density Wi-Fi throughout
MGM Resorts International destinations with the completion of the
roll out at Monte Carlo,
New York-New York, Luxor and
Excalibur, all with the same quality Wi-Fi as the Company's sister
properties. The installations cover the low-rise public
spaces – including pools, casinos, lobbies and restaurants – any
place a visitor may wish to have mobile service.
The Wi-Fi rollout began with Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay
including THEhotel, and The Mirage, all completed at the end of
2012. The Wi-Fi at ARIA, Vdara and The Shops at Crystals, that
launched with CityCenter's opening in 2009, has been integrated
with the new system so guests have seamless Wi-Fi connectivity when
traveling from resort to resort and the same customizable Wi-Fi
experience and bandwidth options, regardless of which property they
are visiting.
The dramatic increase of Wi-Fi demand prompted MGM Resorts
International to develop, design and install this next-generation,
dependable system that can service the millions of guests, visitors
and conference goers who pass through these properties annually. To
accomplish this, the Company worked with the top technology
partners who have proven experience in deploying dynamic,
customer-centric Wi-Fi service on a large scale. As you may know,
not all Wi-Fi is created equal.
Understanding the needs of the mobile user, MGM Resorts
collaborated with Mobilitie, LLC, a leading provider of wireless
infrastructure in the U.S., and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) to
develop the highest-performing wireless network in the Hospitality
industry within these large, complex buildings. The high-tech
capabilities allow travelers with multiple wireless devices to
enjoy quality Wi-Fi and superior opt-in services, including a
state-of the-art interactive wayfinding resort map at Bellagio,
on-site restaurant wine, cocktail, beer and dessert menu apps at
select properties, and on-site promotional offers at these iconic
Las Vegas resorts.
While visiting any of these MGM Resorts destinations, guests
receive complimentary Wi-Fi in the public spaces with the option to
upgrade to higher bandwidth, ensuring that everyone has the
wireless experience of their choice.
"No one else in Las Vegas, and
even the world, within the Hospitality industry can offer the
scale, quantity and quality of wireless services we now have
available," said John Bollen, Senior
Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for MGM Resorts
International. "We implemented the same commercial-grade technology
and design solutions used at last year's Super Bowl and Summer
Olympics to provide even better engagement with MGM Resorts'
world-class destinations. With this new capability and the right
technology partners, we are developing and enhancing innovative
products and services based on our customers' needs, interests and
preferences to deliver the best possible experience at our premier
resorts."
Bryon Davis, Senior Vice
President of Wi-Fi Strategy & Operations for Mobilitie, said,
"The new and expanded Wi-Fi network Mobilitie designed and deployed
for MGM Resorts continues to set the standard for the optimal
wireless experience at resort destinations by communicating
directly with customers and providing a much more robust experience
than a simple internet gateway. This capability is enabled by a
variety of Wi-Fi-based solutions we are implementing on a large
scale, bringing new opportunities to the forefront for MGM
Resorts."
The multi-resort rollout delivers Wi-Fi features that
provide:
- Seamless Wi-Fi roaming and interconnection among MGM Resorts
properties in Las Vegas
- Power to the most demanding mobile device apps to further
engage, entertain and enhance guest experience
- High-performance, tiered Wi-Fi services at individual user
speeds, up to 10 Mbps for convention attendees
- Up to 30 percent faster connectivity
Christos Karmis, President for
Mobilitie, added, "We install state-of-the-art wireless solutions
at venues across the country that deliver an improved, reliable,
and high speed wireless experience. As consumers continue to demand
more robust wireless coverage to keep up with data demands and high
bandwidth applications that can include large media and video
communications, Mobilitie enables those solutions to work
seamlessly through our wireless infrastructure." Mobilitie
owns and operates DAS and Wi-Fi wireless infrastructure at many
marquee venues, including the largest professional sports stadiums
and arenas across the country.
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About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
The Company also owns 51% of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns
the MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing
a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50% of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA Resort &
Casino. For more information about MGM Resorts International,
visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
About Mobilitie LLC
Mobilitie is the premier wireless
infrastructure provider of neutral host DAS, Small Cell, and Wi-Fi
networks that enable robust wireless communication. Mobilitie
installs and operates wireless infrastructure designed to meet the
needs of wireless carriers and venues across all industries,
including sporting and entertainment, real estate, hospitality,
education, healthcare, and government. Mobilitie is
headquartered in Newport Beach,
CA. For more information about Mobilitie, please visit
www.mobilitie.com or contact our public relations department at
949-515-1500.
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SOURCE MGM Resorts International