Smart Cities

Smart City programs are cropping all over the world. This panel will look at how Network Connectivity is an essential enabler of the Smart City movement and how cities, carriers and neutral host providers are driving new economic models. Fiber Optic networks are an essential component of the infrastructure necessary to get to smart. Networks are being funded by Public Safety, Transportation, and Education projects through Savings, Grants, and Public Private Partnerships. Additionally, the implementation of Small Cells and 5G will require ubiquitous fiber connectivity to street furniture and rooftops. This well-rounded panel will explore real world examples of successful smart city and community network deployments.