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MTA progresses 5G cellular roll-out on US subway

MTA progresses 5G cellular roll-out on US subway

4G and 5G13 Nov 2025

AT&T and Boldyn have activated the service in Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s G line tunnel segments between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenue.

Peachtree Corners introduces advanced pedestrian tech

Peachtree Corners introduces advanced pedestrian tech

4G and 5G10 Nov 2025

City will deploy Upciti’s lightweight, privacy-by-design sensor technology that will provide the city with information on pedestrian behaviour to improve safety.

Sunderland expands hub network to boost digital inclusion

Sunderland expands hub network to boost digital inclusion

Inclusivity31 Oct 2025

The seven new hubs have been established in communities with significant digital needs in the UK city, while five existing hubs have been strengthened.

KAFD and Samsung partner for smart city development

KAFD and Samsung partner for smart city development

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Collaboration lays the foundation for advancing KAFD’s smart city infrastructure by exploring potential integration of enterprise-grade solutions in Riyadh.

Sunderland hosts inaugural Smart City Symposium

Sunderland hosts inaugural Smart City Symposium

News14 Oct 2025

Sunderland is bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to explore how it is building a city powered by people and enabled by technology.

US university extends high-density wireless coverage

US university extends high-density wireless coverage

Fibre networks10 Oct 2025

University of North Dakota teamed with Boldyn as part of the NetX: Elevating Connectivity initiative to meet the long-term needs of a research university.

Small cells installed in Perth to boost connectivity

Small cells installed in Perth to boost connectivity

4G and 5G02 Oct 2025

Scottish city will benefit from enhanced mobile coverage with 4G cells placed in key public spaces such as outside the railway station and on the high street.

Smart poles deployed ahead of Munich Oktoberfest 2025

Smart poles deployed ahead of Munich Oktoberfest 2025

4G and 5G30 Sep 2025

CU Phosco, 5G Synergiewerk and Telefónica installed the poles near key subway stations to eliminate mobile coverage blackspots and increase network capacity.

Advanced poles deployed for smart city pilot in Saudi Arabia

Advanced poles deployed for smart city pilot in Saudi Arabia

4G and 5G25 Sep 2025

Apollo and Viper have collaborated on the deployment which includes poles equipped with 5G radio access equipment, LED advertising panels and cameras.

EE and Freshwave expand outdoor small cell network across the City of London

EE and Freshwave expand outdoor small cell network across the City of London

4G and 5G05 Sep 2025

Street-level small cells add capacity in dense urban areas without the need for future adjustments.

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Smart city research initiative aims to develop results-driven playbook

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Digital Bangkok 2: How next-gen urban development is driving new growth opportunitiesSponsored by Huawei

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5G and smart cities: an immersive connectivity experienceSponsored by Cloudera

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White Paper: Directions in sustainability for industry

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eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

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