Verizon and City of Boston expand plans to transform Boston into digital city of the future

Verizon and the City of Boston (MA) signed updated agreements to accelerate Boston’s plan to be one of the most technologically advanced cities in the nation. Building on the relationship formed in 2016, Verizon will expand its local wireless network, bring Fios Internet and TV to the city’s remaining neighborhoods not covered in the original franchise agreement, and collaborate with Boston on Smart Communities solutions. The company also announced further plans regarding its long-term lease of more than 450,000 square feet for its technology workforce at The Hub on Causeway.  These new wireless network enhancements will double Verizon’s original $300 million investment focused on building a 100% fiber-optic network across Boston announced in 2016. Other highlights include:

• Accelerated small cell network deployment to significantly enhance 4G LTE wireless coverage; lays foundation for future 5G network
• Fios fiber network expansion to remaining Boston neighborhoods
• $1 million donation to the Boston Digital Equity Fund