On August 8, the PGA Tour Champions event returns to Snoqualmie, Washington. More than 80 players will compete for more than $2.1 million in the 54-hole event during seven days at the Boeing Classic. From the Seahawks Rumble at the Ridge and Korean Air Pro-Am to the Boeing Classic competition and Jet Flyover, this unique sporting event is back in Washington and is sure to have golf fans – both at the venues and at home – on the edge of their seats.
However, long before thousands of fans and athletes descend on The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Comcast technicians have been working to deliver world-class connectivity. The technology infrastructure the technicians assemble and maintain will ensure attendees can share their favorite selfie, vendors can use their sales systems, stage crew can keep the entertainment going and athletes can connect with their families back home and all those onsite – can reliably communicate with free WiFi.
The Network Built for Fans
Enhanced connectivity at Snoqualmie Ridge is the latest example of the company’s network investment in the state. During the past three years, Comcast has invested $1B in technology and infrastructure in Washington, including expansion and upgrades to our network.
Comcast technicians will be installing more than 100 cable boxes and modems for vendors and attendees so they can have access to WiFi to watch the action on the course when inside. Technicians also utilize more than 4,000 feet of heavy-duty cable, which they place all around the course and facility.
Because of this, attendees will have unprecedented performance in the high-traffic centers. Plus, we also operate public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots that are available to Comcast customers in Snoqualmie to provide extra coverage to fans.
“Comcast has been a longtime supplier and partner of the Boeing Classic. We appreciate the amount of time and effort they put into their work to ensure the tournament is supported and operates seamlessly,” said Ryan Ingalls, Tournament Director
“We are proud of our continued investments in Washington, especially as we welcome athletes and fans to Snoqualmie,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Region Senior Vice President, Comcast Washington. “Our network installation will provide high-speed and reliable connectivity for our customers during the tournament.”
About the Comcast Network
After hitting historic peaks in 2020, traffic on the Comcast network grew again in 2021, according to the Comcast 2021 Network Report. Backed by billions in strategic investment and groundbreaking advances in network technology, the Comcast network continued to thrive and delivered above-advertised speeds to customers throughout this unprecedented era.
“It’s events like The Boeing Classic that reinforce how the internet keeps fans, event staff and other attendees connected to the moments that matter,” added Lopez. “Over the past two years, our network has been a powerful and reliable pillar for our customers as they’ve navigated dramatic changes in how we live, learn, play and work. The outstanding performance of the network throughout this time is a testament to our commitment to strategic investment, unceasing innovation, and the incredible talent and dedication of our technology team in Washington state.”
Continuous network innovation has been essential not just to managing the pandemic traffic surge, but also in future-proofing the network as demand continues to grow for unique events like the Boeing Classic.
