Touchdowns and Terabytes: AT&T’s Data Drive to Victory

The Big Game was filled with jaw-dropping touchdowns and heart-stopping interceptions which had millions of fans engaging with others on America’s largest wireless network¹. While the game unfolded on the gridiron, AT&T football fans were busy making data history.

Fly, Data, Fly

As the owners and operators of the upgraded distributed antenna system (DAS) at the Superdome, we’ve ensured our network can tackle extensive volumes of traffic. AT&T’s network handled nearly 29 terabytes of data, setting a new record at the Superdome and beating out the 2023 showdown between the same teams. To put that in perspective, that’s equivalent to streaming nearly 7.2 million hours of music or posting 5.8 million social posts with photos.

And from game day security to protecting world leaders, public safety’s mission is ensuring fans have a safe experience. Reliable communication is crucial to achieving this goal, which is why FirstNet – America’s public safety network – delivered first responders the dedicated connectivity they required leading up to and throughout the Big Game. It’s safe to say our network preparation paid off as fans were glued to their screens, sharing their unforgettable moments and memories.

The Data Play-by-Play

While the nearly 29 terabytes is impressive, it’s just part of AT&T’s daily routine. On an average day, AT&T handles a staggering 824 petabytes of data. That’s nearly a 35% increase from the last time these two teams played each other in the championship game. And on top of that, we’ve more than doubled our data traffic from 2020.

The Road Ahead

As we look forward to future games and other major events, one thing is clear: data will continue to play a crucial role in our lives and experiences. None of this would be possible without our own all-star team working behind the scenes so every pass, every play, and every moment was delivered seamlessly. Here’s to another unforgettable Big Game and to the incredible power of data that keeps us all connected.

¹Based on comparison of carrier owned & operated networks. No AT&T on-net coverage in select countries, including Canada.

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