Overview
- Rogers says its network carried 510 terabytes of wireless data across the 13 World Cup matches hosted in Toronto and Vancouver, which the company compares to roughly 102 million photos shared.
- Bell reports 250 terabytes from stadiums and venues plus 80 terabytes at official fan festivals and municipal fan zones for a combined total of 330 terabytes of wireless traffic.
- Both operators invested tens of millions to upgrade infrastructure, with Rogers reporting $27 million and Bell saying it spent more than $25 million on in‑stadium systems, added sites and extra spectrum.
- Bell described extensive operational work including nearly tripling Toronto Stadium capacity, four Cells on Wheels, upgrades to more than 45 network sites, a command centre with 100+ staff and use of AI and 5G+ Advanced trials for broadcast and public safety.
- The companies’ differing traffic totals reflect different counting scopes for stadiums, fan zones and transit hubs, and the disclosures offer lessons for future live events about where to add capacity and how upgrades affect fan connectivity and broadcast needs.