Case Study: Rogers Communications achieves record-breaking live event connectivity with Ericsson 5G

Rogers breaks records with next-generation network

Rogers Communications faced significant challenges in providing reliable mobile connectivity at Toronto's Rogers Centre during major live events. The venue's concrete structure and metal roof created signal-distribution complexities, while traditional network solutions could not handle the intense data demands of modern fans who frequently upload content, causing uplink traffic to exceed downlink. Rogers needed to support over 50,000 concurrent connections with multi-gigabit throughput.

Ericsson implemented an advanced 5G network solution using its Radio Dot System, Massive MIMO systems, and intelligent software for real-time optimization. This infrastructure investment enabled record-breaking performance, with the venue processing 7.4 TB of data in a single show and 42 TB across six concerts. The solution provided capacity equivalent to adding 33 cell towers, allowing Rogers to support massive concurrent user activity while maintaining consistent performance and creating a future-ready foundation for emerging technologies.

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