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OnDemand Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore urban connectivity and its role in enhancing smart city development in 2025 and beyond.

OnDemand WEBINAR: The million sensors you didn’t know you already have. The unexpected value of a city’s fibre revealed

Understand how the fibres below our feet can detect movement and produce data which can be used to control traffic in an intelligent way to reduce congestion, emissions and improve air quality & safety.

Special Reports

Podcast: How distributed acoustic sensing can give greater insight into your smart city, with Fotech

In the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, Sarah Wray talks to Chris Shannon, CEO of Fotech Group and Stuart Large, Product Line Director & Business Development.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

Podcasts

Podcast: How distributed acoustic sensing can give greater insight into your smart city, with Fotech

In the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, Sarah Wray talks to Chris Shannon, CEO of Fotech Group and Stuart Large, Product Line Director & Business Development.

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How all-optical network infrastructure can re-shape smart citiesSponsored by Huawei

Huawei’s Kim Jin explains how deploying the right communications networks now can help to futureproof cities against as yet unseen challenges.

Fibre can transform society but only if governments are prepared to give a helping handSponsored by Fotech

Governments need to do more to help fibre providers widen their networks, writes Stuart Large, Product Line Director & Business Development at Fotech.

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Industrial park deploys cognitive digital twin

Digital twins13 Jan 2026

Great Plains Industrial Park and Kansas Proving Grounds in Southeast Kansas is using the technology to transform itself into an AI-enabled innovation ecosystem.

New York transit agencies open Transit Tech Lab competition

News09 Jan 2026

This year’s challenges aim to find companies that can improve infrastructure management, modernise data and update workflow for regional public transit agencies.

Beyond illumination: the new ROI of streetlighting for modern cities

Special Reports09 Jan 2026

Chris Lucero, director of design and technology at The Connective, explains how the evolution of smart streetlighting can provide previously unseen ROI for multiple city departments.

How enterprise partners are supporting campus modernisation

Fibre networks09 Dec 2025

Nokia and Alcatel are partnering to deliver advanced network solutions that help support the digital transformation of campuses in Greece, Brunei and London.

Enhancing liveability and resilience in citiesSponsored by Honeywell

Opinions31 Oct 2025

Hossam El-Shoukry, smart cities engineering lead, MENA, Honeywell, explains why smart city technologies aren’t an optional extra but central to building liveable, people-centric cities.

Sunderland: the building of a smart, inclusive and sustainable city

Special Reports30 Oct 2025

Sunderland City Council chief executive Patrick Melia explains why smart transformation doesn’t have to be driven by scale or budget – it’s about clarity of vision, strong partnerships and community trust.

Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor

Inclusivity24 Oct 2025

Pairing wifi technology with existing city infrastructure unlocks a platform for Los Angeles to further develop smart city assets and public service delivery.

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

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.

Toronto celebrates public wifi milestone

Inclusivity08 Oct 2025

Since launch in 2021, ConnectTO has helped bridge the digital divide by delivering free public wifi to a wide range of locations across the Canadian city.

Full fibre project completed at Welsh tourist attraction

Fibre networks17 Sep 2025

Broadband network at Margam Park, part of Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure programme, will also help close the digital divide for local residents.

Newcastle rolls out city-wide wifi network

Fibre networks09 Sep 2025

Working with connectivity firm Purple, the city council is aiming to create a seamless, secure and dense network of connected locations throughout the city.

Sunderland’s smart playparks top global leaderboard

Recreational space07 Aug 2025

Interactive installations are helping families get active, socialise and enjoy the outdoors as well as create connected community spaces with free public wifi.

NYC launches low-cost wifi pilot for affordable housing

Inclusivity30 Jul 2025

Liberty Link pilot programme will serve nearly 2,200 households in Section 8 and other affordable housing buildings across the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

Intelligent data centre networking for a smarter futureSponsored by Huawei

Opinions30 Jul 2025

Discover how Huawei is pushing the boundaries of innovation in data centre switching, and earning worldwide recognition for its work across software and hardware.

Coral Gables further bolsters intelligent city credentials

Economic Development13 May 2025

The smart city in the US state of Florida, which is celebrating its centennial, has received Full Certification from the global Intelligent Community Forum.

Europe’s Best Cities 2025 ranking unveiled

News09 May 2025

Ranking combines global user-generated data, statistical performance and new proprietary research, including an Ipsos survey of 7,500 Europeans in 10 countries.

UK connects workers and sensors for real-time reporting

Fibre networks06 May 2025

Government department Defra is working with BT to deliver thousands of mobile connections to support real-time reporting of critical events such as flooding.

Manchester leads the UK in AI preparedness for second year

AI and Machine Learning02 May 2025

Manchester retained its lead due to having the highest number of AI-related jobs within a five-mile radius and an average of £77,000 in funding for AI purposes.

Philadelphia launches free wifi finder and dashboard

Inclusivity01 May 2025

Tools helps residents find available free wifi while the dashboard highlights areas where enhanced connectivity is needed to help close the digital divide.

Chattanooga becomes home to first US quantum computing and networking hub

News30 Apr 2025

Local mayors have applauded EPB and IonQ’s partnership to advance Chattanooga’s local economy and position communities at the forefront of quantum technology.

How smart city life is transforming futures across Sunderland

Inclusivity30 Apr 2025

Liz St Louis, director of smart cities and enabling services at Sunderland City Council, shares details of the real impact of its Digital Inclusion Programme, supported by Boldyn Networks.

Kingston Council works with Boldyn to boost connectivity

Fibre networks25 Apr 2025

Boldyn will install fibre optic cables, improving internet access for businesses and residents as well as enhancing services like the borough’s CCTV system.

California cities get broadband boost as fibre backbone expands

Fibre networks10 Apr 2025

Expansion is setting the stage for future-ready infrastructure that will support everything from high-speed internet to the next-gen of AI-driven technologies.

Sunderland smart city team wins People’s Choice Award

News18 Mar 2025

2025 Digital Leaders Impact Awards invited the public to vote for projects that use digital technology to support communities and create meaningful change.

How Baltimore is closing the digital divide

Inclusivity17 Mar 2025

The US city has released a report demonstrating the progress that has been made in fulfilling its Digital Inclusion Strategy, which was launched in 2023.

New York invests $2.4m to advance digital equity

Climate action10 Mar 2025

A roadmap outlines 11 new initiatives, including launch of an interagency Digital Equity Working Group and creation of a chief digital equity officer role.

Mobile and satellite players help to bridge digital divide

Inclusivity06 Mar 2025

ITU has announced new industry commitments for universal and meaningful connectivity as part of its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition at MWC25 in Barcelona.

Documentary shows how Cleveland is bridging its digital divide

Inclusivity04 Mar 2025

Produced by DigitalC, it chronicles the first year of a four-year plan to connect Cleveland residents to high-speed home internet and digital skills training.

Identifying meaningful use cases to fulfil the promise of AI in citiesSponsored by Sand Technologies

AI and Machine Learning03 Mar 2025

Matthew Panszczyk at Sand Technologies explains the strategy for AI deployments is sometimes more important for success than the technology itself.

Surprise: a city of tomorrow

Special Reports27 Feb 2025

Jeanine Jerkovic of the City of Surprise explains how the Greater Phoenix region city is deploying smart technologies to mitigate the unique challenges of rapid urban expansion.

Building networks that support liveable, connected citiesSponsored by Sand Technologies

4G and 5G13 Feb 2025

Abhishek Sandhir, managing director, telecom – global at Sand Technologies, explains how the future of cities relies on connectivity, and looks at where to begin and how to prioritise in building better urban networks.

Fibre programme expands into Alabama’s Birmingham Metro area

Fibre networks06 Feb 2025

Provider Lumos will lay more than 1,300 miles of fibre, providing high-speed internet to underserved communities as well as support Alabama’s economic growth.

Which US cities are emerging as leading tech hubs?

Smart Cities News29 Jan 2025

The research was conducted to benchmark the leading metropolitan statistical areas based on their capacity to generate and embrace emerging technologies.

Companies team to accelerate smart city initiatives in Oman

Fibre networks20 Jan 2025

Oman Broadband Company and ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions will support the digital transformation objectives and strategic ambitions of Oman Vision 2040.

Which countries are leading the copper switch-off?

Fibre networks17 Jan 2025

A study from FTTH Council Europe shows the progress 27 EU member states – and the UK – are making toward adopting full-fibre broadband infrastructure.

Wireless Broadband Alliance calls for greater collaboration on 6G

4G and 5G15 Jan 2025

It also believes 6G should concentrate on practical verticals, including smart cities, which will benefit most from low-latency, and seamless connectivity.

Wifi and cellular connectivity are top priorities for real-estate

Commercial buildings14 Jan 2025

Research reveals that connectivity outranks price and amenities for business leaders, while the demand for smart building technologies is also on the increase.

Consortium seeks to transform Santa Marta into AI-powered smart city

AI and Machine Learning09 Jan 2025

By demonstrating the power of AI and IoT to transform urban spaces, Santa Marta aims to serve as a model for future smart city projects across the region.

OnDemand Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

Webinars08 Jan 2025

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore urban connectivity and its role in enhancing smart city development in 2025 and beyond.

Japan smart cities market to be worth over $216bn by 2033

4G and 5G06 Jan 2025

With mounting upgrades to legacy grids and a government-led vision, efficient and inclusive smart city progress continues unabated, says Astute Analytica.

Swansea Bay City Region hits major full fibre milestone

Fibre networks13 Dec 2024

The full fibre build, delivered by BT via a Welsh Government funded programme, provides improved broadband provision to public sector sites across the region.

London upgrades CCTV network to increase safety

Citizen security10 Dec 2024

It follows £30m investment in full fibre coverage as part of the Connected London programme, which also included installation of air quality and traffic sensors.

Setting out a roadmap for next-gen metaverse applications

Fibre networks05 Dec 2024

World Broadband Association is urging countries to establish investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband.

Jacksonville powers AV operations with 5G private network

Connected and autonomous vehicles22 Oct 2024

Miller Electric will be using T-Mobile’s ANS 5G private network to power its fleet of fully autonomous vehicles along the city’s waterfront and urban core.

Standlone 5G network deployed in Costa Rica

4G and 5G17 Oct 2024

The initial rollout phase saw the installation of 30 sites in major cities with a further 170 due later this year and plans to expand to 500 sites in phases.

Programme connects Australia’s First Nations communities

Inclusivity14 Oct 2024

Wireless Broadband Alliance’s OpenRoaming programme will provide seamless, free connectivity to Indigenous Australians through Easyweb’s community wifi project.

EPB Broadband helps develop future-ready broadband networks

Fibre networks10 Oct 2024

Summit staged by the Chattanooga-based communications company presented programmes on the opportunities and challenges for community-based service providers.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Smart Cities Reports30 Sep 2024

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

Smart Cities Reports18 Sep 2024

Delve into this City Profile which focuses on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities. Find out how it splits the city’s challenges and matches them to solutions that demonstrate exactly how technology, policy and investment come together to overcome both every-day and long-term issues.

Private broadband network operational around UK coastline

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