- Usecase
- June 23, 2025
- Hema Kadia
The City of Istres, France, partners with Ericsson, SPIE, and Unitel to deploy a cost-efficient Private 5G Network. This smart city blueprint reduces surveillance camera installation costs by over 80%, improves secure emergency communications, and leverages Edge Computing for AI-ready urban security. Istres sets a precedent for mid-sized European cities modernizing connectivity and resilience.