If you’ve ever tried to send a message, check the scores or scroll through social media during a game at Celtic Park, you’ll know the frustration all too well. Tabs hanging, apps crashing and signals dropping to zero bars.
But things might finally be set to improve.
A new report from the Glasgow City Region has highlighted just how poor mobile connectivity is at some of the city’s busiest venues and Celtic Park came out worst of all.
The study, which assessed performance across four major venues, Celtic Park, Ibrox, Hampden, and the OVO Hydro, showed the home of the Hoops has the weakest signal coverage, regardless of the mobile provider.
Even the in-stadium Wi-Fi has long been a source of frustration for fans, often proving unreliable on busy matchdays.
But there is hope. The group behind the report says it is working closely with providers to improve connectivity across all venues, with match-going fans being one of the key focuses.
Theresa Searle, Economic Development Manager for Glasgow City Region, said:
“We know how important reliable mobile connectivity is for residents, whether they are at a match, attending a concert, or simply using their phone in the city centre.
“By supporting mobile operators with clear data and access to local infrastructure, we’re helping ensure that network improvements are delivered where they will make the biggest difference.”
With the digital experience becoming an increasingly important part of the matchday, fans will be hoping those network improvements arrive sooner rather than later.
We might soon be able to send a text to the groupchat!
