Lions and Verizon to offer free Wi-Fi at Ford Field

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By Steve Duncan - email

DETROIT (AP) -

The Detroit Lions are bringing a tech upgrade to Ford Field.

The team says it's partnered with Verizon Wireless to offer fans access to free Wi-Fi at

the stadium starting with tomorrow nights game against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Lions say several other NFL stadiums offer Wi-Fi.

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