Rogers Completes 5G Network Upgrade at Rogers Centre in Toronto

Enhanced Mobile Connectivity Set to Deliver Faster Speeds and Seamless Fan Experience During Major Concert Events.

Highlights

  • 16,000 hours invested in planning and installing new equipment to boost connectivity.
  • 5G network now offers three times more capacity, supporting real-time social media sharing and streaming.
  • Antennas installed at the stadium's 86-meter-high roof for improved coverage for floor seat fans.

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Rogers Completes 5G Network Upgrade at Rogers Centre in Toronto
Canadian telecommunications operator Rogers Communications has completed an 8 million CAD upgrade to its 5G network at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, aimed at enhancing the fan experience during Taylor Swift's highly anticipated The Eras Tour. The project, which involved 6,000 hours of planning and an additional 10,000 hours of equipment installation, is expected to significantly improve mobile connectivity, ensuring concertgoers can enjoy seamless streaming, social media sharing, and other data-heavy activities during the event.

Also Read: Rogers to Deploy Comcast Access Network Design Across Its Footprint




Network Overhaul to Elevate Fan Experience

Rogers said it has installed the latest technology to deliver three times more 5G network capacity throughout the stadium, equivalent to what would traditionally be covered by 33 towers in downtown Toronto.

Importance of 5G for Concerts

"With faster speeds, lower latency and more capacity, 5G technology is critical for today’s concert experiences as large numbers of fans livestream and share the moment in real-time," Rogers said.

"As the presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour, we've upgraded our 5G network to get ready for fans at Rogers Centre," noted the Chief Technology Officer at Rogers.

Technical teams lifted and installed antennas near the top of Rogers Centre's 86-meter-high roof to provide fans with floor seats the same 5G network experience as those in stadium seats for the first time, the company explained.

Also Read: Rogers Partners With CableLabs to Advance 5G and 10G Network Technology

Record Speeds at Recent Events

Rogers noted that since it began upgrades in the summer, network performance has already improved. Fans on Rogers' 5G network at the Pink concert in August experienced download speeds twice as fast and upload speeds eight times faster than those at the Diljit Dosanjh performance in July, where 5.4 TB of data was used.

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