Random - reception at Anfield stadium!

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Im taking my two primary aged dc to Taylor Swift at Anfield on Saturday night and I’m feeling a bit daunted now!
Im worried also that I won’t have any mobile reception and my youngest dc has a medical condition and it makes me feel more anxious if I think we can’t get a signal in the stadium. I KNOW logically it’ll be fine but I’m feeling a bit shaky about it all. It’ll be the first time I’ve taken them to anything like this and usually I’d dismiss it out of hand but they were so excited to get tickets.

Does anyone know? I am Vodafone and my eldest dc is EE. Will we get any signal at all?

In my experience EE has better coverage than Vodaphone. The issue will be the huge number of people trying to access their provider. I imagine there will be first aiders around the stadium who can help in an emergency.

if there is a medical emergency you couldn’t be in a better place there will be paramedics at the site. I honestly would not worry. All the stewards have radios and are trained for medical emergencies. Please go, have fun and try not to worry☘️🙏

I know… it’s just I’d have to contact my partner as well.
It just makes me feel more stressed. How did we cope before mobile phones??
I think there’s WiFi in the concourse? So I could always go out if needed I guess.

Should I assume Vodafone won’t have anything?

OP, if there was a medical emergency and you had no phone reception, one of the stewards would ring your partner using one of the stadium's landline phones. Please try to enjoy yourself

I'm sure everything I'll be fine.

Just in case; have you partners mobile number on a piece of paper you can pass to a third party rather than have to worry about getting g it out of you contacts and reading it out to someone

I'm going too 🪩 💃

Not at Anfield but I also have a medical condition which flared up at a concert. The paramedics were at my side practically before I hit the floor. They contacted DH (who had gone to get drinks) and were generally amazing so I would try not to worry.

As others have said, the stewards and medical staff will be absolutely on it. Have your partner’s number written down, you could also write a short explanation of her medical condition if you’re worried about getting the information over. The staff will have access to radios, landlines, they won’t be reliant on phone coverage. You’re also much better off going via them - eg if you need an ambulance they’ll get it there, in the right place and you in it, which you wouldn’t be able to do alone in such a big venue.

You may find signal problematic just due to the sheer number of people there who will likely be on socials and overloading the cell. However… fear not. There is a huge support staff. Loads of security staff all radio connected and many medical staff. Edinburgh had First aiders, Ambulance crews, nurses and a doctor on site. Any issues or concerns at all just give them a shout and help will be willingly and quickly given.

If you are worried this much, I'd consider taking a spare battery pack for your phone and then it won't run out in an emergency.

I have a spare battery pack.
It’s just if there is any signal at any point.
I’ll try not to worry!
I just wondered if anyone had been recently and found signal was a problem.

Well on Friday when someone had a medical issue Taylor refused to sing until the person was helped. Have a great time

You’ll be okay, but yeah, the phone networks and WiFi will be under crazy load so nobody can guarantee they’ll work for you at any point. The stadium know this, though, and they’re used to putting on big events, and they’ll have first aiders everywhere, and ways to contact both external support and your partner, if needed. Maybe take his number written down on your hand or something if you don’t know if it off by heart, but otherwise you will be absolutely fine and the ground staff are lovely, if you need them.

I take my son to football matches at our local big stadium regularly. You’re right to think that you’ll struggle to get signal, there is a good chance you won’t . However, plan for this as people have suggested above. It will be fine. Don’t let anxiety spoil it.