Open access networks in the U.S. often are built with public funds, at least in part. But a new open access network planned for Fullerton, California will be privately funded. SiFi Networks, an international network developer, will build and operate…
US Ignite and Charter’s broadband unit Spectrum have selected St. Petersburg, FL, as a Smart Gigabit Community. The St. Petersburg Innovation District, under a three-year grant from Spectrum, will act as the convening partner. The US Ignite, Spectrum announcement marks…
ARLINGTON, VA. (FEBRUARY 13, 2019)—At its annual Rural Telecom Industry Meeting and EXPO (RTIME) in New Orleans, La., last week, NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association announced four Smart Rural CommunitySM Collaboration Challenge grant recipients as part of the association’s initiative to highlight and support efforts…
Cable companies are “uniquely well suited” to partner with municipalities on smart city projects, according to a new report from NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. Initially, this might seem a stretch, considering that smart cities will rely heavily…
A new report from ABI Research says that Mobile Service Providers (MSPs) can use their strength and expertise to gain significant indirect and direct revenues from the smart city between now and 2023. By the end of that period, ABI…
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, honored 13 rural broadband providers with NTCA Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards. NTCA makes the awards as part of its ongoing mission to highlight rural community projects that make the areas vibrant places in which to…
A new Verizon gunshot detection service relies on technology from ShotSpotter. Verizon will resell ShotSpotterFLEX, a gunshot detection product that identifies and helps locate gunshots to more quickly capture suspects and get help to endangered people, according to the vendor….
5G and smart cities could have a lot of synergies, as research firm Kagan explains in a new research note. Researchers drew on Verizon’s experience in the first four markets where the carrier will deploy fixed 5G wireless, but their…
Sprint’s Magic Box small cell is being deployed into about 100 buildings in Pittsburgh to provide connectivity to an energy-as-a-service offering. The city has issued an “intent to award contract” to BOSS Controls. The company is working with Sprint, other…
AT&T and Verizon today issued dueling press releases about plans for San Jose, California. AT&T, Verizon San Jose plans both involve 5G, small cells and the smart city, with AT&T emphasizing the 5G side and Verizon emphasizing the smart city….
LAFAYETTE, La., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — After 24 hours of designing, collaborating and ideating towards better transportation and quality of life in Lafayette, over $10,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to 360 Fuel. Students, city and state leaders,…
Open access operator A2D has begun work on a broadband middle-mile and fiber-to-the-premises network in Warner Robins, Georgia through a public/ private partnership with the city. A2D will design the network, oversee construction and manage and maintain it but will…
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