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Belgium Citymesh goes live with 5G Core SaaS

Belgium Citymesh goes live with 5G Core SaaS

4G and 5G19 Feb 2026

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TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

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Texas DoT extends partnership for next-gen traffic insights

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Latin America accelerates high-impact urban climate action

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Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management

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Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

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Chicago releases RFP for small business tech enhancement programme

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Smart city uses cases continue to drive LPWAN market

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Memphis utility deploys private 5G for grid modernisation

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