During the solar eclipse, Canada's largest mobile carriers, Bell and Rogers, experienced a 5-6x increase in wireless traffic, using portable towers and paused maintenance to ensure service.

Canada's largest mobile carriers, Bell and Rogers, handled increased wireless traffic during the solar eclipse, with a five-to-six-fold increase in some regions. Both companies deployed portable mobile towers (COWs) and paused routine maintenance to ensure optimal service. Their network capacity measures were successful; Bell reported five times the usual volume in several regions, while Rogers experienced six times the normal usage in Niagara Falls.

April 09, 2024
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