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Stream record after Exciter decision in Germany game

The missing handball in the game against Spain has been a stir this year. Many Germany fans couldn't believe it and watched it again immediately on their phones.

,   and  Grigoriy Williams
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Marc Cucurella (l) receives Jamal Musiala's pass.
Marc Cucurella (l) receives Jamal Musiala's pass.

Streaming - Stream record after Exciter decision in Germany game

The controversial referee decision in the German EM-Quarterfinal against Spain has apparently caused hundreds of thousands of angry Germany fans to reach for their smartphones - the result was a data record. "Between 20.15 pm and 20.30 pm, Vodafone's mobile communication network transported 175 Terabytes of data - more than ever before within 15 minutes," reported a spokesperson of the telecommunications provider in Düsseldorf to the German Press Agency.

For comparison: One week earlier - on a free Friday - Vodafone had measured 116 Terabytes in that time frame - an increase of around 50%. One Terabyte (TB) equals one million Megabytes (MB).

Vodafone, with the largest number of SIM cards, can evaluate trends and anomalies quite well. "For context: The second half of the extension started at 20.15 pm and exactly two minutes later, the controversial penalty call in the 107th minute occurred. This triggered a data flood in the mobile network," described the company spokesperson.

What it indicates: "Probably millions of soccer fans were looking for an explanation for the missing penalty call," so the spokesperson. "They searched for replays of the scene with their smartphones and replayed them repeatedly. Additionally, there were likely numerous messages and discussions on WhatsApp and Co. about the situation."

During the game on July 5 in Stuttgart, Spain's defender Marc Cucurella received a shot from Jamal Musiala in the penalty area in the extension on a Friday. English referee Anthony Taylor and his team, however, did not call for a penalty kick.

The decision caused widespread outrage among German fans. More than 300,000 people joined a futile online petition, demanding a replay of the EM-Quarterfinal.

  1. Many frustrated Germany fans turned to their televisions for alternate streaming options, seeking different perspectives on the controversial referee decision.
  2. The German Press Agency reported that the surge in data consumption was due to fans sharing opinions and watching replays of the 'Germany game' on social media platforms.
  3. Vodafone, with its extensive network in Germany, noted an anomaly in data usage during the 'EM-Quarterfinal' against Spain, attributing it to the Handel meter's spike.
  4. The disturbance in data transmission was linked to the moment when English referee Anthony Taylor refused to award a penalty kick to Germany against Spain, causing a major outcry.
  5. Soccer enthusiasts in Germany, using their smartphones for Internet access, actively contributed to the breaking of Vodafone's data record during the controversial quarterfinal match.
  6. The telecommunications company, Vodafone, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, announced that they monitored a significant spike in data usage during the crucial period of the Germany game against Spain during the EM tournament in Stuttgart.
  7. The German public's media consumption and active participation in the socio-political conversation surrounding the controversial soccer match were evident in the telecommunications statistics provided by the German Press Agency.

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