Managed Wi-Fi for FIFA World Cup 2022 Fan Zones and Buses
During the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, EZELINK Telecom LLC, a Dubai-based leader in Wi-Fi solutions, partnered with Ooredoo
Qatar to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi connectivity and critical civil works for nine Ooredoo-sponsored FIFA Fan Zones and connectivity for 356 buses.
The Fan Zones successfully supported over 1.23 million active devices and facilitated millions of Wi-Fi sessions, while also delivering mobile broadband and managed Wi-Fi services across 356 buses—including 300 equipped with transportation-grade Wi-Fi.
This ensured seamless, high-performance connectivity for FIFA stakeholders, including players, referees, VIPs, and international media representatives.
Leveraging Wi-Fi 6 technology, extensive civil works, and real-time management systems hosted at Ooredoo’s Qatar Data Centre, EZELINK delivered uninterrupted connectivity, robust security, and actionable analytics, enhancing fan and stakeholder experiences during one of the world’s largest sporting events.
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Solution Design
EZELINK designed a comprehensive solution integrating Wi-Fi 6 infrastructure, civil works, and mobile broadband, tailored to Fan Zones and buses.
The Fan Zones successfully supported over 1.23 million active devices and facilitated millions of Wi-Fi sessions, while also delivering mobile broadband and managed Wi-Fi services across 356 buses—including 300 equipped with transportation-grade Wi-Fi. This ensured seamless, high-performance connectivity for FIFA stakeholders, including players, referees, VIPs, and international media representatives.
Project Engineer, EZELINK Telecom LLC
Results
EZELINK’s solution delivered transformative outcomes:
• Fan Zones:
Connectivity:
QoS prioritized streaming and social media, with 10–20 Mbps per user caps to prevent congestion. Load balancing handled up to 343,946 devices at Corniche Doha.
Performance:
Handled peak loads (e.g., 343,946 devices at Corniche Doha) with 15 Mbps average speeds.
Civil Works:
2,890 meters of infrastructure ensured durability against weather and foot traffic.
Analytics:
Insights from 1,234,311 devices increased engagement by 20%.
• Buses:
Connectivity:
100% uptime for 356 buses, with 300 offering managed Wi-Fi.
Stakeholder Impact:
Enabled media uploads, player communications, and VIP connectivity on the move.
Efficiency:
QR code access achieved 98% successful logins
• Operational Efficiency:
EZECLOUD reduced IT tasks by 70%, with 95% of issues resolved proactively.
• Security:
Zero incidents, fully compliant with Qatar’s regulations.
• Scalability:
Handled 30% user surges without additional hardware.
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