Verizon Smart Cities Expanding as 5G Lights Communities Up

Verizon’s ambitions to digitize and connect cities across the U.S. is increasingly being fueled by their investments in 5G, the fifth generation of wireless technology. And while consumers will most likely experience faster downloads, higher definition content streaming to their smartphones, clearer audio, and cooler connected cars, the most dramatic benefits may be those enjoyed by governments and private enterprises through smart communities, smart buildings, smart factories, smart universities – and safer living everywhere. "5G has the potential to join a very exclusive club?the handful of technologies throughout history that transform industries across every sector of the economy ... redefining work, elevating living standards, and having a profound and sustained impact on our global economic growth," said Ronan Dunne, Executive Vice President and Group President, Verizon Wireless, as part of the company’s campaign to drive more awareness as the company lights up one city after another.