Why 5G needs better collaboration to fulfil its potential
Cities Today asked three city leaders from Europe about their approach to 5G and beyond. What stage are you at with 5G in your city? Petr Suška, Director of Smart Cities and Urban Data, Operátor ICT, Prague: Most 5G activities in Prague had previously been driven by the market. The City of Prague has […]
What is the city’s role in connectivity?
Cities Today asked four city leaders from Europe and North America about their approach to connectivity. What significant advancements have been made in addressing connectivity challenges in your city? Martin Vavrek, Director of Digitalisation, City of Bratislava: Bratislava has made substantial progress in establishing a robust 100-kilometre fibre network. Our primary objective has been […]
How city-led connectivity is transforming Sunderland
Only a few years ago, Liz St Louis recalls visiting a school in one of the most deprived wards of Sunderland and how “very poor” internet connectivity was holding back students and teachers. “The headteacher couldn’t even stream a YouTube clip in the classroom,” says St Louis, Sunderland City Council’s Director of Smart Cities and […]