# 5G Smart Cities 5G-Enabled Sprint Curiosity IoT Infrastructure is Coming to Greenville By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprint-curiosity-iot References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sprint-announces-greenville-sc-as-worlds-first-smart-city-with-curiosity-iot-powered-by-5g-300774706.html) & [business.sprint](https://business.sprint.com/curiosity-iot/) Communications services company Sprint recently announced its plans to bring [5G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sub6-ghz-5g)-enabled Spring Curiosity IoT infrastructure to Greenville, South Carolina to establish it as a groundbreaking smart city. The plan to install the technology network was announced at CES 2019, along with a vision for a smart ecosystem with a connected city center, an [International Transportation Innovation Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-oceans-marathon), plus autonomous shuttles, drones and more smart machines capable of navigating and reacting in real-time. To fully realize the forward-thinking smart city project, the Greenville government will be working with Spring and other leading companies like [Smart Greenville](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconphotonics), W8less and LG. As a result, the city is set to become a hub that will attract digital start-ups, as well as research and development opportunities in autonomous technology, AI, robotics and other businesses of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **5g-enabled Smart Cities:** The integration of 5G technology in smart city infrastructure presents new opportunities for autonomous technologies, IoT solutions and data analysis. - **Connected Ecosystems:** As IoT networks continue to expand, businesses can create more intelligent and interconnected ecosystems to enhance customer experience and increase efficiency. - **Digital Start-up Hubs:** The development of smart cities provides a platform for digital start-ups to thrive and innovate in fields such as AI, robotics and autonomous technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies can capitalize on the growing trend of 5G-enabled smart cities by providing the necessary infrastructure and services for IoT and autonomous technologies to function. - **Autonomous Transportation:** The integration of 5G technology in smart city infrastructure provides opportunities for the development and deployment of autonomous transportation technology such as shuttles and drones. - **Iot Solutions Providers:** As smart city networks expand, the demand for IoT solutions and data analysis will increase, providing opportunities for companies specializing in these areas to develop and provide innovative solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [5g-Enabled Retail Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-retail-showcase.md) - [SME-Targeted 5G Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-site-5g.md) - [College Parking Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clemson-university.md) - [AI Smart Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ericsson.md) - [Network-Enabled Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars.md) - [Smart City Infrastructure Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconphotonics.md) - [Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-hybrid-mobile-private-network.md) - [AI-Powered 5G Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x70.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md)