Glastonbury Festivalgoers to Use 270 Terabytes of Data, Equal to 77 Million Instagram Photos Over Five Days
Glastonbury 2025: Vodafone Predicts Record Data Use as Festival Kicks Off
[Image: Crowds at Glastonbury with performer on stage]
The iconic Glastonbury Festival opens this Wednesday, welcoming over 200,000 fans to Worthy Farm for performances by headliners like Charli XCX, Doechii, and Rod Stewart. As excitement builds, Vodafone has revealed staggering predictions about data usage: 270 terabytes will be consumed on-site over five days—a 20% increase from 2024.
To put this in perspective, 270TB equals:
- 87,000 hours of HD video streaming
- 28 million Spotify songs
- 77 million Instagram posts
Andrea Dona, Vodafone’s Chief Network Officer, emphasized their focus on connectivity: “We’re delivering the highest capacity ever to ensure the best experience for attendees.”
Boosting Connectivity
Vodafone is deploying 11 mobile masts across the 900-acre site to handle the surge. Free charging stations and Wi-Fi will also be available at its “Connect & Charge” tent.
[Image: Festivalgoers using phones with data stats overlay]
New App Features
The 2025 Glastonbury app includes tools to enhance the experience:
- Step Counter: Tracks walking distance, with Vodafone donating to digital inclusion charity everyone.connected based on user activity.
- Live Location Sharing: Helps groups stay connected in crowded areas.
- Shared Line-Ups: Lets friends coordinate schedules.
- Interactive Map: Search for food stalls, stages, or meeting points.
“The app ensures fans never miss a moment,” said Dona.
Sustainability & Charity
Vodafone’s step-count initiative supports its mission to bridge the digital divide by funding connectivity and tech access for underserved communities.
[Image: Glastonbury app interface showing features]
Glastonbury runs from June 25–30. The Vodafone app is available on iOS and Android.
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