Mobilitie To Supply Blue Jackets' Fans With Wi-Fi At Nationwide Arena

The Blue Jackets on Thursday announced a deal with California-based wireless provider Mobilitie for the "installation of a new Wi-Fi system" at Nationwide Arena, according to Tim Feran of the COLUMBUS DISPATCH. The newly installed system "features 263 access points" placed throughout the arena, "covering the arena itself as well as media facilities, locker rooms and offices." Blue Jackets officials said that Mobilitie is "paying for the project, so there will be no expense to the Blue Jackets or to arena owner Franklin County." The project is "scheduled to be ready in time for the Blue Jackets’ home opener" against the Rangers on Oct. 11 (COLUMBUS DISPATCH, 7/18).