Summary
Many people struggle to get a phone signal at events like festivals and sports matches due to high demand on local networks. Some newer stadiums have improved their technology to handle large numbers of connections, but others still face challenges.
Key Facts
- Events like sports matches and festivals can overwhelm local phone and Wi-Fi networks.
- At Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, there is technology supporting 18,000 Wi-Fi connections and improved mobile coverage.
- Sports organizations like the Premier League and FIFA need strong network connections for broadcasting and other operations.
- A single event, like the Champions League final, requires much more bandwidth than normal home internet.
- Older venues face more problems due to building materials and crowd density making it hard for signals to penetrate.
- New technologies like 5G aim to improve connectivity at busy locations, but are slowed by local planning issues.
- Connecting temporary events is tough because infrastructure must be set up quickly and handle massive demand.
