Segra is working with USIgnite on a fiber network to support smart city applications in Greensboro, N.C. with the goal of spurring economic development in the community. According to a press release, Segra has “supported infrastructure and innovation developments in…
Comcast Smart Solutions has expanded collaborations touching on smart buildings, video analytics, smart mobility, digital signage, smart lighting, and smart public works. The company points to two organizations with which it now is working: Hopeworks, a non-profit “social enterprise” with…
August 16, 2022 — SIOUX CITY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metronet today announced that construction of its ultra-high-speed 100 percent fiber optic network has officially begun in Sioux City. Metronet’s fully funded $20 million investment in Sioux City will provide residents and businesses…
Comcast is expanding its Comcast Smart Solutions business offerings, which offer connectivity and consulting services to help with smart city technology. The offerings are supported by partnerships involving, lighting, parking/curb, building solutions, LED displays and digital kiosks. Comcast Smart Solutions…
Altafiber and its Unicity Smart City organization will bring its fiber-enabled Wi-Fi network to three entertainment venues in the city of Kettering, Ohio under a five-year agreement with the municipality. The company is the rebranded Cincinnati Bell, which has a…
April 06, 2022 — WATERLOO, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metronet today announced that the company will bring gigabit-speed, 100 percent fiber optic internet service directly to homes and businesses of the City of Waterloo. Metronet’s fully funded multimillion-dollar investment will provide residents and…
March 21, 2022 — BARGERSVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metronet today announced the Town of Bargersville will soon have access to Metronet’s ultra-high-speed 100 percent fiber optic internet. Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned, 100 percent fiber optic provider, will fully fund the…
Digital infrastructure investment firm Ubiquity says that it will invest $100 million in open access fiber networks in Hutto and Killeen, TX. FiberFirst will be the project’s first tenant on the networks. Ubiquity, which previously committed to a $75 million…
Cox Communications said yesterday that it will establish a managed private wireless network using spectrum in the CBRS band to support a trial with the city of Las Vegas aimed at enhancing public safety in a local park. A Cox…
MetroNet says that it will invest as much as $15 million in a FTTH network in Beavercreek, OH. This is the service provider’s 11th build in the state. MetroNet reports the FTTH project is expected to take two years to…
Cox through its smart city platform, Cox2M, and Henderson, NV have extended their smart lighting project to include smart water meters and smart parking. Smart water meters lead to early leak detection, early freeze detection – which can prevent water…
AT&T’s 5G technology will underlie JBG SMITH’s National Landing smart city project, according to a letter of intent the companies have signed. A definitive agreement for this AT&T 5G smart city initiative is expected “in the coming weeks,” according to…
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