Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) has expanded the Private 5G (P5G) network used by the City of Las Vegas, more than doubling the number of network access points. Using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum, the deployment serves as an open platform available to local businesses, government, and educational institutions to deploy their own solutions.
“Unlike most CBRS networks, which are in-building or industrial, this network extends across public spaces,” said Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT Ltd. “It’s also the first network of its size to be open to third-party APs and end-user devices.”
Las Vegas began partnering with NTT in 2018 to improve safety, situational awareness, traffic congestion and wrong way driving in the city using sensors, IoT, big data, and predictive analytics. Additionally, NTT deployed high-definition video cameras, sound sensors, as well as IoT devices to monitor a geographic area within the city’s Innovation District. In 2020, NTT deployed the Accelerate Smart Project to include Smart Park use cases at several locations, which helped improve public safety and provide a better experience for citizens and visitors.
The latest expansion of Las Vegas’ Smart City will be designed to improve remote learning connectivity and applications for students. It will provide intelligent monitoring systems, including motion-sensing cameras, in parks, event venues, traffic-congested areas, and other city locations to assist law enforcement. Increased connectivity for residents will assist with access to more services, such as telehealth.
“The City of Las Vegas municipality, its stakeholders, and business community will benefit from the capabilities of a P5G network, including ultra-low latency, greater reliability, massive capacity, seamless security, and flexible management,” said Ahmed. “As additional use cases arise, the network will become a framework for revenue generation that can improve the city’s bottom line while supporting network maintenance, expansion, and enhancement.”
By J. Sharpe Smith, Inside Towers Technology Editor
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