# Internet-Supplying Streetlights The V-Pole Will Bring Wi-Fi and More to Vancouver Neighborhoods By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-05-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-pole References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/47943/) & [v-pole](http://www.v-pole.com/) Infrastructure has yet to catch up with the progress of information technology, but when it does, the result will produce something like the V-Pole. The color-banded lamppost's appeal goes far deeper than its bright stripey appearance, extending to its subterranean optical wiring and its broad-reaching [wireless signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1). Douglas Coupland presents his idea as a method to streamline the streets and increase efficiency and convenience of the Vancouverite lifestyle. The V-Pole proposal suggests the integration of [LED roadside lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova) with paid parking, [electric vehicle charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) and Wi-Fi in an innovative package with a tiny footprint. Many of the streetlamps would be accompanied by curbside sensors on which cars can be parked. The various utilities of the V-Pole would be engineered into short cylinders and stacked into the columns as required for individual regions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart City Infrastructure:** The V-Pole demonstrates the potential for integrating multiple utilities and services into streetlights, paving the way for smart city infrastructure. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The V-Pole's broad-reaching wireless signals highlight the growing trend of providing public Wi-Fi access through infrastructure like streetlights. - **Integrated Charging Solutions:** The V-Pole's inclusion of electric vehicle charging showcases the rise of integrated charging solutions in urban environments. ### Where This Applies - **Smart City Technology:** The V-Pole concept presents an opportunity for companies involved in developing smart city technologies and infrastructure solutions. - **Networking and Telecommunications:** The integration of Wi-Fi into streetlights opens up potential business opportunities for networking and telecommunications companies. - **Electric Vehicle Infrastructure:** The V-Pole's integrated electric vehicle charging suggests the need for companies to focus on expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Pole-Mounted EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-grid.md) - [Intelligent Urban Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-urban-infrastructure.md) - [Multifunctional City Lighting Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-lighting-innovations.md) - [Outdoor Lamp Post Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp-post-light.md) - [Stone Waste Street Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-street-light.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Space-Saving Urban Mobility Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-doro.md)