In the era of 5G, cellular and neutral host providers are expanding their radio networks to provide better coverage and data performance in densely populated areas. Municipalities and utilities operating streetlights are making their structures \u201csmart\u201d by incorporating 5G\/LTE radios and fiber for connectivity. This has opened up a new world of possibilities.<\/p>\n

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As you drive through Anytown, USA you may notice the number of different streetlights that illuminate the roads that you are traveling. Some are tall to cover large areas while others may be more decorative and located in downtown areas to give the town a unique character. Whatever they look like, municipalities large and small are starting to realize the true value of these structures.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the era of 5G, cellular and neutral host providers are interested in expanding their radio networks to provide better coverage in densely populated areas for better data performance. As a result, municipalities, utilities, and other private companies that operate streetlights have been making their structures \u201csmart\u201d by incorporating 5G\/LTE radios and fiber for connectivity. This has provided an important revenue stream to support the operation of these streetlights; however, that\u2019s not the only value they have.<\/p>\n

Streetlights expand to more city services<\/h2>\n

Imagine a municipality being inundated with requests from residents every day to fix potholes, address illegal parking, tow cars blocking driveways, lack of heat in apartments, dangerous intersections, water backups, and more. Addressing these issues not only cost money and personnel, but also time. For instance, some cities can take a year or more to survey their roads to fix potholes or by the time you call to tow someone\u2019s car that is blocking your driveway, you\u2019re probably already late for an important meeting.<\/p>\n

The good news is that Internet of Things (IoT) technology allows governments to improve connections with residents by establishing new and better services. Digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) are changing how people live by connecting machines, vehicles, infrastructure, and buildings rather than just users. For instance, LIDR (light detection and ranging) technology can be used for 3D recording of crime scenes, forensic examination, and measuring pollution levels, to name a few. LIDR is also being used to enable autonomous vehicles and providing unique uses to avoid fatalities on the road.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Example of a Smart Pole by Aero Wireless Group<\/a> in a suburban neighborhood.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Today, smart poles or smart infrastructure are retrofitted to include Cisco\u2019s IoT Industrial Networking<\/a> to provide scalable municipal-wide secure connectivity for these IoT device that are mounted on the poles. These smart pole are also providing Cisco\u2019s Industrial Wireless<\/a> for connectivity to devices that are not connected physically like electrical, water, and parking meters. They are also being leveraged in municipalities like the City of Ft. Worth, TX<\/a> for Internet access to residents that lacked access. The smart poles can also be networked together wirelessly, leveraging Cisco\u2019s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul<\/a> to provide fiber-like quality and performance where physical fiber may not be available and cost prohibitive.<\/p>\n

Regardless of their size, municipalities can leverage streetlight and fiber as strategic assets that can provide their residents improved cellular coverage, utilize fiber for broadband access<\/a>, and expand government services efficiently by leveraging the power of IoT and AI\/ML to solve critical issues. Today, sensors like those with LIDR technology can alert residents of poor air quality, provide early warning system to avoid traffic collision, provide information on poor road conditions, and so many other solutions to make quality of life better for their residents.<\/p>\n

Join us at FiberConnect<\/em>24<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Cisco is a proud member of Fiber Broadband Association. We will be speaking at the FiberConnect<\/em> annual conference in Nashville, July 28-31, 2024.\u00a0 My colleagues at Cisco and I will be speaking at the following sessions and invite you to attend:<\/p>\n

Monday, July 29, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Build America Buy America: Delivering a Slice of the American Pie<\/strong>
\n12:30 pm CST \u2013 Robin Olds, Cisco
\nOut in the Middle: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Middle Mile<\/strong>
\n1:30 pm CST \u2013 Albert Garcia, Cisco
\nExpo Theater: Rethinking Broadband Access Networks<\/strong>
\n3:00 pm CST \u2013 Bradley Riapolov, Cisco<\/p>\n

Tuesday, July 30, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Build 201: Creating Demand and Mitigating Risk in New Markets<\/strong>
\n1:30 pm CST \u2013 Abel Ramirez, Cisco
\nBroadband Policy Symposium<\/strong>
\n3:00 pm CST \u2013 Miranda Lutz, Cisco<\/p>\n

We also encourage you to follow these hashtags during the event: #FiberBroadband #FBA #FiberConnect24<\/p>\n

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In the era of 5G, cellular and neutral host providers are expanding their radio networks to provide better coverage and data performance in densely populated areas. Municipalities and utilities operating streetlights are making their structures \u201csmart\u201d by incorporating 5G\/LTE radios and fiber for connectivity. This has opened up a new world of possibilities.<\/p>\n

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As you drive through Anytown, USA you may notice the number of different streetlights that illuminate the roads that you are traveling. Some are tall to cover large areas while others may be more decorative and located in downtown areas to give the town a unique character. Whatever they look like, municipalities large and small are starting to realize the true value of these structures.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the era of 5G, cellular and neutral host providers are interested in expanding their radio networks to provide better coverage in densely populated areas for better data performance. As a result, municipalities, utilities, and other private companies that operate streetlights have been making their structures \u201csmart\u201d by incorporating 5G\/LTE radios and fiber for connectivity. This has provided an important revenue stream to support the operation of these streetlights; however, that\u2019s not the only value they have.<\/p>\n

Streetlights expand to more city services<\/h2>\n

Imagine a municipality being inundated with requests from residents every day to fix potholes, address illegal parking, tow cars blocking driveways, lack of heat in apartments, dangerous intersections, water backups, and more. Addressing these issues not only cost money and personnel, but also time. For instance, some cities can take a year or more to survey their roads to fix potholes or by the time you call to tow someone\u2019s car that is blocking your driveway, you\u2019re probably already late for an important meeting.<\/p>\n

The good news is that Internet of Things (IoT) technology allows governments to improve connections with residents by establishing new and better services. Digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) are changing how people live by connecting machines, vehicles, infrastructure, and buildings rather than just users. For instance, LIDR (light detection and ranging) technology can be used for 3D recording of crime scenes, forensic examination, and measuring pollution levels, to name a few. LIDR is also being used to enable autonomous vehicles and providing unique uses to avoid fatalities on the road.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Example of a Smart Pole by Aero Wireless Group<\/a> in a suburban neighborhood.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Today, smart poles or smart infrastructure are retrofitted to include Cisco\u2019s IoT Industrial Networking<\/a> to provide scalable municipal-wide secure connectivity for these IoT device that are mounted on the poles. These smart pole are also providing Cisco\u2019s Industrial Wireless<\/a> for connectivity to devices that are not connected physically like electrical, water, and parking meters. They are also being leveraged in municipalities like the City of Ft. Worth, TX<\/a> for Internet access to residents that lacked access. The smart poles can also be networked together wirelessly, leveraging Cisco\u2019s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul<\/a> to provide fiber-like quality and performance where physical fiber may not be available and cost prohibitive.<\/p>\n

Regardless of their size, municipalities can leverage streetlight and fiber as strategic assets that can provide their residents improved cellular coverage, utilize fiber for broadband access<\/a>, and expand government services efficiently by leveraging the power of IoT and AI\/ML to solve critical issues. Today, sensors like those with LIDR technology can alert residents of poor air quality, provide early warning system to avoid traffic collision, provide information on poor road conditions, and so many other solutions to make quality of life better for their residents.<\/p>\n

Join us at FiberConnect<\/em>24<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

Cisco is a proud member of Fiber Broadband Association. We will be speaking at the FiberConnect<\/em> annual conference in Nashville, July 28-31, 2024.\u00a0 My colleagues at Cisco and I will be speaking at the following sessions and invite you to attend:<\/p>\n

Monday, July 29, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Build America Buy America: Delivering a Slice of the American Pie<\/strong>
\n12:30 pm CST \u2013 Robin Olds, Cisco
\nOut in the Middle: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Middle Mile<\/strong>
\n1:30 pm CST \u2013 Albert Garcia, Cisco
\nExpo Theater: Rethinking Broadband Access Networks<\/strong>
\n3:00 pm CST \u2013 Bradley Riapolov, Cisco<\/p>\n

Tuesday, July 30, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Build 201: Creating Demand and Mitigating Risk in New Markets<\/strong>
\n1:30 pm CST \u2013 Abel Ramirez, Cisco
\nBroadband Policy Symposium<\/strong>
\n3:00 pm CST \u2013 Miranda Lutz, Cisco<\/p>\n

We also encourage you to follow these hashtags during the event: #FiberBroadband #FBA #FiberConnect24<\/p>\n

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