Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GB develops a 5G SMART Decarbonisation Network
Local officials are kicking off the 5G SDN by connecting air-source heat pumps in social housing to a single network. This integration is the first step toward smart grids with remote monitoring and management of environmental conditions. Manchester will also conduct a digital road pilot involving smart stoplight prioritization and public transit routing. The 5G SDN - supported by £3 million in 5G Innovation Regions funding - will expand to functions like mold detection and virtual health.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GB
United Kingdom
Peachtree Corners, GA protects vulnerable road users through IoT collaboration with Spoke
The collaboration tests Spoke's VRU2X technology within the context of the city's Curiosity Lab infrastructure. VRU2X uses three components - C-V2X, 5G connectivity, and camera footage - for real-time communications between non-motorists and motorists. Ten updates per second to user displays ensure awareness of potential road safety issues by drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. This pilot includes a partnership between Audi and Spoke on bike-to-vehicle safety solutions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
United States
Essex County Council, GB promotes digital inclusion and improved connectivity with Digital Essex
This initiative follows a decade-long Superfast Essex effort that connected 160,000 addresses to reliable Internet service. The £1.88 million program creates a grant program addressing rural homes without high-speed connections. Digital Essex funds 4G connectivity at 99% of addresses in the county with 5G service to major employers and popular destinations. Additional aspects of the program include promotion of broadband discounts and digital skill courses at libraries.
Essex County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Sunderland City Council, GB IoT & 5G Accelerator develops pipeline of smart city startups
The six-week accelerator guides 10 UK-based startups focused on 5G and IoT solutions. Selected startups each receive up to £10,000 in grants for product development and testing. The IoT & 5G Accelerator offers mentoring sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and pitch development workshops. A final showcase allows participants to meet with prospective partners and customers. City officials developed the accelerator with BAI Communications and Sunderland Software City.
Sunderland City Council, GB
United Kingdom
City of London Corporation, GB upgrades connectivity infrastructure with Queen Victoria Street pilot
City officials selected 10 locations in a one-kilometer area for upgrades by Cornerstone and Freshwave. Small-cell cabinets hold the equipment for 4G and 5G connectivity by multiple network providers without taking up sidewalk space. Customized antennae and dark-fiber connections ensure higher speeds for passersby. The pilot gathers data on technical requirements and user experiences useful in shaping planned citywide upgrades.
City of London Corporation, GB
United Kingdom
Milton Keynes Council, GB Accelerator encourages new ideas on sustainable innovation
Ten local enterprises are selected for the six-month challenge hosted by Connected Places Catapult and True Altitude. Participants use the council's 5G network and properties as testbeds for innovations in connectivity and decarbonization. The Milton Keynes Accelerator connects entrepreneurs to experts on effective pitches, design, and business development. A Demo Day at the program's conclusion offers networking opportunities with customers and investors.
Milton Keynes Council, GB
United Kingdom
Coventry City Council, GB Project SAVOR tests autonomous vehicles in city center traffic
Project SAVOR consisted of two weeks of real-world autonomous vehicle testing. A Ford Ranger and a Nissan ENV200 were equipped with Conigital's ConiCAV system for Gosford Street trips. Remote operators monitored vehicle performance through challenges like a diamond interchange. Each vehicle also had a driver on board in case of technical problems. Project partners Coventry University and Applus IDIADA are evaluating how the city can support autonomous driving in the future.
Coventry City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Dorset Council, GB partners with neighboring councils on Wessex Digital Infrastructure Accelerator
Dorset, Hampshire County, and BCP Councils are mapping public infrastructure for potential 5G expansion during the one-year pilot. A shared inventory of street furniture shows how the councils can support 5G rollouts with current assets. Local officials are working with researchers and mobile companies on a roadmap based on this inventory. The Wessex Digital Infrastructure Accelerator builds on prior pilots by Dorset that turned council buildings into network assets.
Dorset Council, GB
United Kingdom
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council, GB
United Kingdom
+1Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, GB builds innovation infrastructure with 5G Living Lab
The council selected Cellnex UK to build and maintain a 5G network in Basing View. This centrally located business park hosts 100 companies that will test connected products and services. The 5G Living Lab enables IoT and virtual reality innovations in industries from finance to healthcare. Borough officials and the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership are using 5G connectivity as well as potential collaborations to attract new ventures.
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Brimbank, VIC tests the use of 5G-connected devices on garbage trucks for asset mapping
Brimbank and Swinburne University of Technology attached stereo vision cameras to waste collection vehicles. Each system gathers 3D imagery on street assets including road signs, curbs, and bus stops. A cloud platform evaluates real-time images for necessary repairs. Maintenance teams receive notifications from the platform and submit work orders on their phones. This technology creates an automated and reliable process for identifying maintenance needs.
Brimbank, VIC
Australia
Las Vegas, NV uses a digital twin to help building owners transition to net-zero carbon emissions
The city of Las Vegas partnered with Chicago-based digital twin platform Cityzenith and Las Vegas-based data firm Terbine to create a digital twin of a 7 square kilometer area of downtown. The project uses the city's advanced 5G network and IoT sensors to collect street-level data in real-time including mobility, air quality, noise pollution, water management, carbon emissions, etc. The digital twin model was designed to help building owners transition to net-zero carbon emissions.
Las Vegas, NV
United States
Sunderland City Council, GB takes next steps in 5G CAL pilot with Terberg autonomous vehicle pilot
5G Connected Automated Logistics (5G CAL) is a city-led autonomous delivery pilot involving a regional Nissan plant and local suppliers. An all-electric Terberg YT202 is outfitted with a StreetDrone system of sensors and cameras needed for autonomous operation. The initial 5G CAL trial will determine how the YT202 handles security gates, roundabouts, and other features. City officials and their project partners are aiming for an emissions-free logistics system enabled by 5G connectivity.
Sunderland City Council, GB
United Kingdom