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Mobile Communication at Golden 1 Center is a

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JMA Wireless ,

DAS Group Professionals and Sacramento Kings Deliver Promise of Unparalleled

Connectivity to Fans

With the opening of the new Golden 1 Center arena in Sacramento , home to the NBA ’ s Sacramento Kings , the Golden State capital is transforming the downtown area into gold with new restaurants , shops , and hotels . Spread over a four-block radius in the heart of downtown Sacramento , Golden 1 Center includes a 17,600-seat arena , the Kings ’ practice facilities , administrative offices and an 18,000 square foot sports medicine facility operated by Kaiser Permanente .
The Sacramento Kings were committed to reflecting the best of Sacramento throughout their city ’ s new arena , which included the region ’ s agricultural and artistic heritage , commitment to sustainability , and innovative spirit . As a result , Golden 1 Center is the most technologically advanced arena in the world and is the only indoor arena to earn LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ) Platinumcertification , placing it in the top three percent of sustainable facilities scored by the U . S . Green Building Council . It is the only entirely solar powered arena in the world and saves energy by using outward-facing windows , balconies and massive five story tall aircraft hangar doors that open to welcome the outdoors and regional delta breeze inside .
To deliver the best fan experience possible , the team wanted to ensure fans had uninterrupted access to the Internet - and to each other - at speeds faster than the average household connection . In order to support this unprecedented level of mobile connectivity , system integrator , DAS Group Professionals ( DGP ), turned to JMA Wireless , a global innovator of wireless communications solutions . JMA Wireless ’ multi-band , multi-carrier TEKO DAS ( distributed antenna system ) was

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