The entrance to the Olympic Village dining hall in Paris with two rows of dozens of flags on either side.
5G networks deployed in Olympic host cities continue to be used after the Games.
  • Large sporting events like the Olympics require huge amounts of connectivity infrastructure.
  • The infrastructure is used after the events themselves, leaving a legacy for host-city dwellers.
  • This article is part of "5G Playbook," a series exploring one of our time's most important tech innovations.

In Paris, athletes are bringing their best and breaking records. But achievements at the 2024 Summer Games go beyond the physical feats broadcast around the world.