US mobile carrier Verizon's network carried nearly 500 terabytes of data across stadiums hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in America.
Verizon was the official telecommunications partner for the event, which came to a conclusion on Sunday when Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in New York City.
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The tournament was contested by 48 teams across a total of 104 games held across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
According to Verizon, a total of 29.2TB of data was carried over its network during the final on Sunday (July 19), as uplink volume surged nearly 70 percent during the half-time show.
