Improve the quality of life
Cities are under constant pressure to improve citizen services, often with budget limitations. Connected devices, sensors, and infrastructure offer cities a path for increased efficiencies, better resource management, and exceptional citizen services. Here’s how Cellular IoT can help.
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Roadway safety
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, powered by Cellular IoT for its reliability and geographic reach, is being integrated into smart city projects to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve intersection efficiency. IoT connectivity also plays a leading role in providing real-time data to make travel more efficient and safer. IoT-enabled traffic management systems collect real-time traffic data from cameras, sensors, and GPS devices in vehicles to optimize traffic lights, reduce congestion, and improve traffic flow.
Smart buildings
Smart buildings use IoT connectivity to create more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable environments. Automated systems adjust temperature and lighting levels based on real-time data from connected sensors, improving comfort and energy efficiency. Smart surveillance cameras, motion detectors, and access control systems (e.g., smart locks) enhance security by monitoring and controlling who enters and exits the building. Occupancy sensors track how spaces are used, helping to optimize room layouts, prevent overcrowding, and improve building operations.
EV charging
With the rise in EV ownership comes the expectation for better driver services, like reliable EV charging. Cellular IoT enables Charge Point Operators to deliver exceptional connectivity enabling users to monitor availability, schedule charging times, and make payments via mobile apps. Data from EV charging stations is also critical for energy management and load balancing. As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, charging infrastructure may evolve to accommodate self-driving EVs with automated charging systems. Cellular IoT connectivity is key to delivering the reliability and performance needed for autonomous driving.
Emergency services
IoT is helping to increase safety for teams in high-risk environments, like firefighters and other first responders, by connecting devices that deliver real-time data and seamless communication. IoT-enabled gear can monitor their vital signs and track their location. Gas and air quality sensors monitor environmental conditions before and during crises. Drones powered with cellular IoT can help provide surveillance for faster responses.
Public safety and citizen services
IoT sensors can monitor parking spaces – guiding drivers to available spots, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing parking efficiency. Smart parking meters and sensors can also be used to match on-street parking prices with demand to help with parking congestion. IoT devices, such as cameras and motion detectors, help with crime prevention and monitoring public spaces. Smart streetlights can adjust their brightness based on ambient light or movement, saving energy and enhancing public safety.
Smart grid
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is essential to the smart grid, as it provides real-time data collection, accurate energy consumption readings, and automated meter management, which improves billing accuracy and operational efficiency. The integration of AMI with smart grid technology allows utilities to perform demand response, manage peak loads, and reduce energy waste. Given all of these benefits, it’s no surprise that the move to AMI is accelerating and is expected to reach USD 59.1 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.28% from 2024-2032.
Water management
Real-time monitoring of water resources is enabled by cellular IoT sensors placed in water meters, pipelines, treatment plants, and other critical points to collect data on water flow, pressure, temperature, and quality. IoT sensors can detect even small leaks in pipes or systems by monitoring pressure drops or unusual flow patterns. IoT sensors can also help with water quality monitoring, measuring important data like pH, turbidity, chlorine levels, and other water quality indicators.
Waste management
Smart waste management is a huge industry - projected to reach $8.3 billion by 2032. IoT-powered waste systems optimize waste collection, recycling, and disposal, helping reduce pollution and improve resource management. IoT-enabled smart waste bins are equipped with sensors that monitor the fill levels of trash. These sensors send real-time data to waste management operators, informing them when bins need to be emptied.
FAQs
How can Cellular IoT help simplify device connectivity?
Two things about Cellular IoT make it perfect for smart city connectivity. First, it is not dependent on Wi-Fi networks for activation or on-going operation since it uses cellular networks for connectivity. Second, it delivers high reliability and wide geographic coverage, making it perfect for sensors on the move or devices in outdoor or indoor locations. Hologram’s industry-only Outage Protection SIMs offer multiple cores for guaranteed connectivity, whether for primary connectivity or back-up for Wi-Fi.
Is it expensive to build IoT devices and sensors for smart cities?
Hologram offers flexible pricing tailored around the unique needs of your devices. We offer competitive data rates based upon low or high data usages. We offer multiple plans for our SIMs, allowing our customers to select the features, services, and support that best meet their needs. Please connect directly with our sales team to answer any questions.
I need to make sure that tech teams aren't needed to deploy my devices.
Hologram Test Mode offers free test data, so you can ensure a smooth deployment and minimize costs by testing devices before they ship. Test Mode automatically associates your SIMs with your account and displays them right in the Dashboard with no need to scan barcodes or type in the ICCID. Plus, your devices will activate via a cellular network so your customers won't need to worry about Wi-Fi connectivity or passwords.
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