England vs DR Congo Match Drives Record Mobile Data Traffic on O2 Network as BBC iPlayer Usage Jumps 380 Percent

England’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over DR Congo generated the highest mobile data traffic ever recorded on the O2 network, highlighting the growing impact of live sports streaming on mobile connectivity across the UK. Harry Kane at FIFA World Cup 2026 Source: FIFA.com According to Virgin Media O2 , mobile traffic during the match exceeded the company’s previous all-time record by 20.38 percent, surpassing the peak established during the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League Final.