The Olympics may cause a 'massive hit' on London's internet infrastructure

The Olympics can be a major boon for the hosting city, bringing global attention and tourists to the economy... but it can also make things rather difficult from an infrastructure perspective. This year, there's a particular concern for how London's internet and mobile phone networks will hold up under the deluge of people streaming the games and tweeting up a storm throughout — there's even the possibility of data rationing, though it sounds like that option is unlikely to be used. James Blessing of Britain's Internet Service Providers Association said that "there is the potential for a massive hit on the infrastructure," while UK wireless carrier colorfully said "this summer it's going to ... »read more

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