The Olympics will challenge wireless providers as 15 million people seek internet access at once. To meet that expectation, telecommunications companies must bolster Paris' 5G network, the technology system that powers users' mobile-internet access. Harnessing private 5G infrastructureOrange is installing cellphone antennas on boats and extension units in sporting venues to bolster its 5G network. It uses 5G's network-splicing capabilities to reserve a part of the public 5G network for private use. To support the 2024 Olympics' connectivity needs, network providers must prepare to rely on 5G's strength.

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Persons: —, they'll, Bertrand Rojat, Rojat, wouldn't, Stephen Giles, Giles, Katherine Ainley, Leila Jordan Organizations: Service, Olympic Games, KT Corp, Olympic, Broadcasters, Prix, UEFA European Football, Stade de France, Rugby, Cisco, NTT Data, International Olympic Committee, Ericsson Locations: Paris, South Korea, Tokyo, France, Orange, French, Ireland