Vodafone 5G: Fan-Assistant Refereeing (FAR) allows fans to replay live actions and aid the referee

News Tank Football - Paris - Initiative #167285 - Published on 06/11/19 at 17:20
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"Was it a penalty?", fans assist the referee in his decisions via FAR - ©  Vodafone

Vodafone, a British telecommunications operator, has launched "Fan-Assistant Refereeing" (FAR), a 5G technology that allows fans to intervene, live, as an assistant referee during a match via a video review system on 05/11/2019.

"FAR" was launched for Woolpack Wanderers - Garrison Gunners (4-3) a match counting for the Isles of Scilly Football...

©  Vodafone
"Was it a penalty?", fans assist the referee in his decisions via FAR - ©  Vodafone

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