Smarter urban lighting through IoT: A use case for sustainable cities

As cities grow and climate targets tighten, many local authorities and town planners are under pressure to modernize aging infrastructure-especially in public lighting. Traditional streetlight systems, even those retrofitted with LED bulbs, often fall short: they’re expensive to maintain, lack remote monitoring capabilities, and contribute to unnecessary energy waste. With operational inefficiencies and environmental concerns top of mind, there’s a growing demand for smart lighting infrastructure that aligns with broader sustainability and safety goals.

Verizon Intelligent Lighting: Connected, Cost-Saving and Climate-Conscious

Verizon Intelligent Lighting is designed to meet these modern challenges. By combining IoT technology with a robust cellular network, it transforms conventional LED streetlights into smart, remotely managed assets-giving cities better control, visibility, and efficiency. Through a centralized dashboard, planners and sustainability teams can automate schedules, dim lights during off-peak hours, and receive real-time alerts about outages-no need for routine manual checks.

Key benefits include:

• Up to 20% energy savings through adaptive dimming
• Lower maintenance costs via automated diagnostics
• Improved sustainability with reduced carbon emissions and light pollution
• Enhanced safety from consistent lighting and rapid fault response
• Return on investment in just 4–6 years

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Whether you’re updating your urban lighting strategy or exploring smart city solutions, Verizon’s Intelligent Lighting offers a scalable, secure path forward. It’s a powerful tool for cities aiming to boost resilience, cut costs, and future-proof their infrastructure.

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