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Bite upgrades antennas to quadruple 5G capacity at major event venues
Bite Lithuania has announced a significant upgrade to its 5G infrastructure by deploying advanced Ericsson Massive MIMO antennas at two major venues: Vingis Park in Vilnius and Darius and Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas. This upgrade is expected to quadruple the network capacity, allowing up to 15,000 users to access mobile services simultaneously. The enhancements aim to alleviate network congestion during large events, where heavy usage is anticipated. The technology was successfully tested during a recent festival, with plans for further expansion of the network across the country by autumn 2026.
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Published 5 Aug 2026, 16:50 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Bite installs Ericsson Massive MIMO antennas at major venues.
- Network capacity increased fourfold to support more users.
- Up to 15,000 people can access services simultaneously.
- Upgrade addresses network congestion during events.
- Further network expansion planned for autumn 2026.
Interesting facts
- The upgrade will significantly enhance user experience during large gatherings.
- Bite intends to expand the upgraded network throughout Lithuania.
Coverage gaps
- Details on the overall financial impact of the upgrades.