# Smart Modular Street Lamps Wi-Fiber's Smart Lighting can be Retrofitted on Existing Street Lamps By Joey Haar | Published 2018-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifiber References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/10/wi-fiber-streetlights-ces-2018/) & [wi-fiber.us](http://wi-fiber.us/intelli-platform.html) As connected devices continue their march toward total ubiquity, Wi-Fiber's [smart, modular street lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-urban-infrastructure) offer an affordable, convenient infrastructural solution for cities and citizens alike. The company has developed a system for retrofitting existing street lamps with connected technology that can do anything from providing Wi-Fi to changing colors or strobing. The Wi-Fi aspect of Wi-Fiber's street lamps is likely the most interesting aspect for the average city-dweller. Most major cities have strong cellular data coverage, but public [Wi-Fi access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi) could save people money on things like data overages. For cities, there's more than just the appeal of Wi-Fi for citizens. The Wi-Fiber lights' [color changing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights) means that they could be used as emergency alert points, or, on a more pleasant note, as a creative way to mark city-wide celebrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Connected Street Lamps:** Cities and urban planners can explore retrofitting and replacing traditional street lamps with modular smart street lamps that offer convenient, sustainable and cost-effective infrastructural solutions. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** Smart street lamps can be part of an interconnected network of devices and infrastructure which can enhance the quality of life, citizen safety, and sustainability of urban areas. - **Modular Retrofitting Systems:** Retrofitting existing infrastructure with modular and highly adaptable systems can bring new life and added high-tech capabilities to outdated legacy systems that have been useful for many years. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Public Infrastructure:** Companies can offer innovative possibilities for public infrastructure improvement, provide affordable and sustainable solutions to cities, and enable smart city technology for a connected future. - **Smart Lighting:** Manufacturers of smart lighting products have an opportunity to create products that are eco-friendly, adaptable and have multifunctional capabilities for a variety of use cases. - **Connected Devices:** Companies working with connected devices can offer solutions for various industries that promote interconnectivity between devices to optimize the management and accessibility of shared resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional City Lighting Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-lighting-innovations.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Smart City Infrastructure Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconphotonics.md) - [Outdoor Lamp Post Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp-post-light.md) - [AI-Powered Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-urban-furniture.md) - [Connected Outdoor Floodlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomi-smart-wifi-led-floodlight.md) - [Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-crystal.md) - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md) - [Modular Dynamic Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-neon-hex.md)