Music fans at this week’s Glastonbury Festival will be able to access their email and social media accounts, after a number of Wi-Fi-providing fibreglass cows were installed at the Worthy Farm site.
According to huffingtonpost.co.uk, the animal-shaped hotspots, which have been collectively named ‘The Highspeed Herd’, were designed by Hank Kruger. The artist is best known for painting the iconic steel drums which can be found dotted around the site each year.
Internet connectivity will be provided using EE’s 4G technology, with the service available at a number of key spots across the 1,200-acre site.
EE’s brand director, Spencer McHugh, was quoted by telegraph.co.uk as saying: “Staying connected has become an essential part of any festival-goer’s experience and we are thrilled to be back supporting Glastonbury Festival, helping to ensure those on site have the best possible experience.
“Worthy Farm’s famous dairy herd are award-winning, much like our superfast 4G network, and we wanted to have some fun this year while providing a much-needed service.”
This year also marks Glastonbury’s first foray into the world of contactless payment. Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to pay for drinks and other items using the technology, with more than 100 dedicated card readers spread across 25 bars.
