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How Universities Are Turning Their Connected Campuses Into Smart Cities
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Universities are increasingly acting as testbeds for smart city technologies by integrating connected infrastructure on campuses, but regulatory changes such as FCC restrictions on dedicated short-range communication have forced pivots to cellular-based solutions like Cellular V2X. Public-private partnerships and sustained federal funding continue to support research that adapts to shifting regulatory and budget environments.
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You face a new regulatory environment where FCC bandwidth restrictions have forced smart campus mobility projects to replace dedicated short-range communication with cellular alternatives. Act now to explore cellular-based tech options like C-V2X or risk your project stalling due to compliance hurdles.
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