AT&T Deploys Airspan-Powered Neutral-Host DAS at Mississippi State Stadium — Airspan Networks Holdings LLC

Event summary

AT&T has deployed a neutral-host DAS at Davis Wade Stadium using Airspan’s MobileAccess 6000 Digital platform.
The system supports high-capacity connectivity for 60,000+ attendees during SEC football games and events.
Airspan’s solution includes a 53-sector MIMO architecture supporting mid-band spectrum (C-Band, 3.45 GHz, 2.5 GHz).
AT&T invested nearly $1.4 billion in Mississippi’s wireless infrastructure from 2021 to 2025.

The big picture

This deployment aligns with the growing trend of neutral-host networks in high-traffic venues, where multiple carriers share infrastructure to improve connectivity. The use of mid-band spectrum highlights its critical role in supporting dense user environments, a key focus for operators as they expand 5G coverage. AT&T’s investment underscores its commitment to enhancing connectivity in regional markets, potentially setting a precedent for similar upgrades at other universities and stadiums.

What we're watching

Neutral-Host Expansion: Whether AT&T’s neutral-host model will accelerate deployments in other high-density venues.
Spectrum Utilization: How effectively mid-band spectrum is leveraged to handle peak demand at large events.
Vendor Partnerships: The pace at which Airspan secures additional contracts from AT&T and other neutral-host providers.