The Invisible Technology Making Cities Smarter and Safer
Smart cities have data and telecommunications networks comprising fiber optics, 4G and 5G mobile networks, and low-power networks for connecting sensors; smart electrical grids or smart grids that integrate renewable energy generation and smart meters to balance supply and demand; public service networks that connect street lighting, water management, and waste collection; and IoT networks such as LoRaWAN that connect devices and sensors to collect real-time data.