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Rogers upgrades network for Taylor Swift concerts

Rogers said Thursday that it has completed an $8-million upgrade to its 5G network at Rogers Centre in Toronto ahead of a six-night tour stop by singer Taylor Swift next month. The construction involved 10,000 hours of installing new equipment and infrastructure, including antennas on the roof of the stadium, Rogers said in a press release, which means “faster speeds, lower latency" and three times more capacity, Rogers said in a release. The increased capacity means the thousands of expected fans should be able to share live moments from the concert without significant delay. “As the proud presenting sponsor of...