Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis’ economic transition team held a conference call this week to pitch suggestions that will drive Florida’s economy going forward, including WiFi signals on highways, statewide 5G cell phone service and ‘smart cities’ friednly to automated vehicles." In a statement, Ananth Prasad, former secretary of Florida’s Department of Transportation and President-Designate of the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, said, "I think we need to get to a point where we’re looking at smart infrastructure in that State of Florida."
Interview with Scott Harry
Crown Castle’s Scott Harry participated in an interview with Denver’s Mile High Magazine. Harry discussed wireless networks, the need for improved infrastructure, small cells and the process for building out a 5G network. Speaking to 5G, Harry stated, "It’s the l...
Our view: Government funding speeds rural broadband
An editorial in GoErie.com highlighted the benefits of broadband expansion incentive programs in Pennsylvania. Currently, the lack of high-speed internet "imposes a crippling disadvantage on wide swaths of Pennsylvania." The editorial stated, "Broadband-expansion incentive program...
Chicago task force drafts roadmap for future of city mobility
The transportation task force in Chicago, IL commissioned by Mayor Rahm Emanuel published a report with more than 50 recommendations "to improve city mobility, including launching an e-scooter pilot and an autonomous vehicle pilot." The report "outlines innovative strategies to su...
Racine, Foxconn strike smart cities deal
Foxconn’s Wisconsin subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Racine, WI outlining a partnership for the development of smart city technologies, including developing applications to improve public safety and security, buildings, mobility and transp...
Trump blockade of Huawei fizzles in European 5G rollout
Even though the Trump administration has campaigned to convince European allies to ban China’s Huawei from its telecom networks, Europe is still trying to "balance concerns about growing Chinese influence with a desire to increase business with the region’s second-bigg...
Communication breakdown could imperil the 5G rollout
Before 5G can come to New York, the city will have to speed up the process of granting access to light and traffic poles, which will be crucial parts of the 5G infrastructure in the areas of greatest demand. This is the complaint several telecommunications companies have been maki...