Vincent Orange, president and CEO of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, penned an op-ed in the Washington Business Journal stating “the robust development of revolutionary 5G networks throughout the city is well overdue.” Orange highlighted the benefits of small cells, ranging from public safety improvements to increased speeds. Orange noted that, “Working with city staff and neighborhoods, wireless carriers’ services will be improved by small cells while keeping our city’s character intact.” He concluded by urging the D.C. Department of Transportation to accelerate approval of guidelines that will enable deployment of small cells across the District.
Verizon’s 5G aspirations lead to over 10,000 voluntary resignations
In light of its 5G aspirations, Verizon announced approximately 10,400 of its employees voluntarily resigned as part of its "realigned organization structure." The cost-cutting program should help Verizon retool for its 5G technology. The realignment is a four-year, $10 billion co...
The State of Nevada, City of Las Vegas, NTT reach deal to accelerate smart city
The State of Nevada, City of Las Vegas and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation announced an agreement to "advance and accelerate smart technologies." The city will start trial-use of the smart city solutions during spring 2019 for the consideration of the full-scale service...
City, Cincinnati Bell bring free Wi-Fi to Downtown
City leaders in Cincinnati, OH, announced a partnership with Cincinnati Bell that "will bring free Wi-Fi to downtown Cincinnati." The new alliance, dubbed "Smart Cincy," will "ignite economic growth, improve public safety, power more efficient government, and bridge the digital di...
Plaza eyes cell nodes and telecommunication regulations
Last week, the Village of Great Neck Plaza introduced legislation to update their laws on telecommunication towers, antennas and other facilities. Mayor Jean Celender described the proposal as aiming to "get ahead" and "be proactive" as new technologies like small cell nodes emerg...
Nokia and China Mobile launch hybrid 5G indoor system
Nokia and China Mobile Research Institute have co-operated to design an indoor network solution that combines passive antennas with 5G radio and Bluetooth beacons. The system "is designed to enable very localized services, reduce the cost of deploying 5G NR indoor coverage and cap...
County, town finalize broadband agreement
An agreement between the town and county of Orange allowing the school system’s broadband project to continue through the town’s right-of-way has been finalized. The agreement allows the project’s contractors to work within the town’s right-of-way laying fi...