AT&T, NBA and WNBA to deploy fourth-generation arena network across all 30 venues
AT&T is partnering with the NBA and WNBA to install a fourth-generation High Speed Arena Network in all 30 league venues, starting with the 2026-27 season and officially launching in July 2027. The upgrade includes more than 68,000 miles of AT&T fiber and new networking equipment, delivering roughly four times the bandwidth of the current system, according to NBA executive Ken DeGennaro.