AT&T launches Turbo Live for live events

AT&T introduced Turbo Live, a paid Verification IP (VIP) connection intended to improve connectivity for people attending live events and said it would be available to users of other carriers.

The company said delayed and unreliable connectivity at live events had produced customer complaints during peak moments such as kickoffs, encores, and game-winning plays; Turbo Live provided a temporary data boost to address interruptions to live streaming, photo and video uploads, and ride-share requests.

AT&T described Turbo Live as a Verification IP (VIP) connection that provided a temporary data boost to help smartphones perform better in crowded venues; access required a digital sign-up and a 5G-capable smartphone and may have required an unlocked device and an open eSIM slot.

The company said Turbo Live would roll out beginning early February in more than ten stadiums, including Bryant Denny Stadium in Alabama, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United Center in Chicago, NRG Stadium in Houston, Sphere in Las Vegas, Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, Alamodome in San Antonio, Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Lumen Field in Seattle.

“2026 is packed with some of the world's biggest live events and we want to make sure that the people attending are able to connect, stream and share these moments with confidence,” said Cheryl Choy, SVP product management, AT&T. “The last thing people should have to think about is their connection. Turbo Live was built with that in mind, to deliver an exceptional wireless experience at the venue – regardless of what carrier they have for their everyday service.”

AT&T said Turbo Live would expand to additional venues later in 2026, including AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.