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MTA progresses cellular coverage plans on New York subway

MTA progresses cellular coverage plans on New York subway

4G and 5G25 Mar 2026

The latest milestones build on AT&T and Boldyn’s work with the MTA to extend coverage across the network, enhancing the passenger experience underground.

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.

Nokia unveils next-gen digital railway operations solution

Nokia unveils next-gen digital railway operations solution

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The new system features the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band, and a core platform designed to boost automation, safety, and cross border connectivity.

Mobile coverage completed on London’s Elizabeth line

Mobile coverage completed on London’s Elizabeth line

4G and 5G04 Dec 2024

It marks a key milestone in the mayor’s and Transport for London’s commitment to bring mobile connectivity to the whole of London’s transport network.

Queensland enhances passenger experience on its trains

Queensland enhances passenger experience on its trains

Rail Travel23 Aug 2024

The QTMP will support southeast Queensland’s population and economic growth over the next 10 years, as well as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

London Tube continues high-speed mobile connectivity roll-out

London Tube continues high-speed mobile connectivity roll-out

4G and 5G21 Dec 2023

The introduction of 4G and 5G mobile coverage across the Tube network is being delivered for the mayor of London and Transport for London by Boldyn Networks.

Partnership to boost mobile performance in London streets

Partnership to boost mobile performance in London streets

Fibre networks04 Dec 2023

Boldyn and EE are installing a network of small cells in the King’s Cross and Euston area to boost mobile capacity and expanding it over the next two years.

What are the benefits of 5G to cities and citizens?

What are the benefits of 5G to cities and citizens?

4G and 5G05 Jul 2023

Economic modelling and survey commissioned by Vodafone reveals the positive impact 5G could have in specific areas as well as societal attitudes towards it.

London to Brighton rail route to get end-to-end connectivity

London to Brighton rail route to get end-to-end connectivity

4G and 5G12 Jan 2023

Partnership will see Three host its mobile voice and data equipment on newly deployed Cellnex infrastructure along the entire London to Brighton railway route.

Nokia tests private wireless network for Indian rail project

Nokia tests private wireless network for Indian rail project

4G and 5G10 Aug 2022

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White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

This white paper maps the end-to-end journey from data discovery to implementing complex AI models that can provide customised insight. It puts forward a blueprint for cities to use artificial intelligence to become smarter and more liveable by taking an outcomes-focused approach.

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

How data spaces are transforming data sharing, and establishing new frameworks to create data services to improve urban services and liveability.