The City of Chesapeake, VA, plans to implement a city-owned private wireless network as part of the Chesapeake Connects initiative and its smart city strategy, according to SmartCitiesWorld. The network will provide secure, dedicated wireless services designed to meet the operational requirements of the city, with the aim of enhancing connectivity and supporting public safety.
Designed and managed by Boldyn Networks, the city’s network will deliver secure, dedicated wireless services for municipal departments, schools, libraries, and first responders. The private network includes a high-bandwidth 3.5 GHz CBRS overlay for fixed wireless broadband applications as well as a low-power, wide-area network to support Internet of Things endpoints for smart city…..