News

HERE and Verizon partner for 5G-enabled safety and navigation

08 Jan 2020

The partners say the combination of their capabilities paves the way for a more “precise” future.

LA launches PPP to steer mobility innovation

18 Nov 2019

Urban Movement Labs aims to unite government, business, academics and residents around new mobility solutions for the city.

Verizon and NEC use existing fibre cables to collect traffic and road data

08 Oct 2019

Cities may be able to avoid ripping up roads to install new technology and use what’s already there. The approach could have applications in public safety, infrastructure-monitoring and more.

Boston bolsters bid to become most technologically advanced city

22 Nov 2018

The city has signed an update agreement with Verizon to expand the local wireless network as well as collaborate on smart city applications

Spokane forms smart city agreement

19 Oct 2018

The Washington state city is partnering with Verizon and Urbanova to create a smarter, more sustainable and connected future for citizens

5G network turned on in four cities

05 Oct 2018

Verizon has switched on the world’s first commercial 5G network in the US cities of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and parts of Sacramento

Special Reports

Outdoor offices, millions of plants and super canals: First look at plans for Smart Forest City Cancun

The development in Mexico is Stefano Boeri’s most ambitious forest city yet, covering a 557-hectare site. Largely food self-sufficient and powered by solar panels, it aims to be a "pioneer" for smart cities.