The Olympics will challenge mobile-network providers to satiate 15 million attendees' hunger for internet connectivity

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When tourists, athletes, fans, and the world's media — an estimated 15 million visitors — congregate in Paris during the Summer Olympics, they'll undoubtedly reach for their phones, expecting to track the latest developments, stay in contact with their peers, colleagues, and friends, and share their favorite moments on social media.