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NFL's Security Texting System Will Be On-Duty at Super Bowl

by Tim Stevens on January 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM

NFL's Security Texting On-Duty at Super BowlWe reported just a few weeks ago about the NFL's new "Electronic Lifeline" system that allows fans who aren't having a family-friendly and fun time at games to get help from security without having to leave their seats. Now, the NFL is confirming that the service will be making an appearance at this year's Super Bowl XLIII, set to kick off on February 1, 2009 in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Visitors of the Raymond James Stadium will be able to send text messages from their phones if they feel threatened or offended by other visitors at the game. Texts will be directed to stadium security and, if the system works, a guard will appear post-haste. It's unclear exactly what will happen to anyone who finds themselves on the wrong side of a textual complaint, but we're guessing getting kicked out of the game is a real possibility.

Given that tickets are going for between $1,500 and $10,000 depending on where you purchase them from, we're thinking that's some seriously stiff punishment. [From: textually.org]

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