As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the role of technology in delivering a seamless, immersive experience for millions of spectators and participants has become more important than ever. Among the many technologies being deployed, fiber optics stands out as the backbone of connectivity, ensuring everything from real-time broadcasting to robust communications networks.
Orange has been appointed as the official supplier and is responsible for providing connectivity to venues and sponsors through fibre and mobile networks. “For the first time, the Olympics will be connected by a unified network architecture that includes fibre, Wi-Fi and a native 5G network over IP, the latter offering a richer viewing experience during official ceremonies and sporting events” (Orange, 2024).
Here’s a look at how fibre optics will be used at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024.
Broadcast quality
Broadcasting is one of the most important applications of fiber optics at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The demand for high-quality video content requires a network capable of transmitting massive amounts of data quickly and reliably. Fiber optics perfectly meets these requirements with its high bandwidth and low latency characteristics.
Real-time video transmission: Fiber optic networks allow live broadcasts to be transmitted from different locations to broadcast centers with virtually no delay, ensuring that viewers around the world can watch the action as it happens. This ability to broadcast in real time is crucial for live sports where every second counts.
