Why major UK mobile networks have experienced a surge in traffic

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's World Cup victory against DR Congo led to unprecedented surges in mobile network traffic for EE and O2, with the 5pm kick-off coinciding with many fans' evening commute. EE's network experienced an all-time peak during the game, 42 per cent above average Wednesday levels, while O2 recorded its biggest mobile traffic spike in history, exceeding previous records by 20.4 per cent. Mobile traffic was 27.7 per cent higher than an average week, according to O2, with BBC iPlayer traffic surging by 380 per cent compared to a typical weekday afternoon. The match also significantly boosted the high street, with overall footfall rising by 7.4 per cent week on week, driven by a 15 per cent increase on high streets, according to data from MRI Software.London saw a substantial impact, with office-dense locations experiencing a 31.7 per cent uplift between 2pm and 5pm, and overall footfall increasing by 46.7 per cent week on week.In fullEngland’s World Cup victory sparked record traffic on major UK mobile networksMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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