Ooredoo celebrates network triumph during AFC Asian Cup

Ooredoo Qatar has announced its successful support during the AFC Asian Cup final match, marking a milestone in fan connectivity and a remarkable showcase of network capability.The final game at the Lusail Stadium, which had as many as 86,492 fans witnessing Qatar win the tournament for the second time in a row, saw total data traffic soaring to 35TB, equating to the same digital engagement levels of the opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.A significant portion of this success was attributed to Ooredoo’s advanced 5G network, which accounted for 53% of the connectivity, delivering an average downlink speed of 244Mbps and an uplink speed of 50Mbps.The event also witnessed a new record in voice calls, with 726K calls made, of which a staggering 91% were high-quality VoLTE, achieving a Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR) of 99.97% and a drop rate as low as 0.01%.The success extended beyond the stadium, with various hotspots across Qatar, including Lusail Boulevard, Katara, The Pearl, Souq Waqif, Doha Port, and Al Bidda Park, experiencing record-breaking data traffic and voice calls, turning every corner of Qatar into a hub for sharing the nation's success with the world.