Signify: Signify BrightSites and US Ignite Launch Pilot Opportunity for Communities to Transform Existing Lighting Infrastructure into a WiFi Network

US Ignite, in partnership with Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), is excited to announce the launch of a pilot opportunity for communities across the United States to deploy and evaluate the transformative BrightSites technology. Through the Brightening Smart Communities with Innovation Pilot Program, selected communities will have the opportunity to pilot Signify's cutting-edge wireless infrastructure platform to address pressing local challenges related to Internet access, public safety, transportation, and environmental health. Signify's BrightSites technology transforms traditional lighting infrastructure into reliable, low-latency, high-bandwidth communication infrastructure capable of supporting gigabit-speed wireless communication without the need for disruptive trenching. By leveraging existing lighting grids, communities can enable new smart applications -- from real-time traffic monitoring to public Wi-Fi and environmental sensors -- with minimal installation effort. The City of Fort Lauderdale, selected during an earlier round of this program, is set to launch its pilot later this summer. This upcoming deployment reflects the potential of the solution to make a real impact on the ground. Both US Ignite and Signify are excited to expand the program to more communities nationwide. The communities selected to participate in the Brightening Smart communities with Innovation Pilot Program will work with US Ignite and Signify to co-design and to tailor their pilots to focus on local needs. Each pilot will run for up to six months and focus on solving a key community challenge, such as expanding access to the Internet, improving public safety, enhancing transportation systems, or enabling environmental monitoring. In addition to receiving BrightSites equipment, participating communities will benefit from dedicated technical assistance, strategic guidance, and the support of US Ignite's national network of connected communities. To be considered for this unique pilot opportunity, communities must fill out the application form by May 16, 2025. US Ignite will host a project discovery meeting with eligible applicants, and aim to begin pilot planning in early June. US Ignite, in partnership with Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), is excited to announce the launch of a pilot opportunity for communities across the United States to deploy and evaluate the transformative BrightSites technology. Through the Brightening Smart Communities with Innovation Pilot Program, selected communities will have the opportunity to pilot Signify's cutting-edge wireless infrastructure platform to address pressing local challenges related to Internet access, public safety, transportation, and environmental health. Signify's BrightSites technology transforms traditional lighting infrastructure into reliable, low-latency, high-bandwidth communication infrastructure capable of supporting gigabit-speed wireless communication without the need for disruptive trenching. By leveraging existing lighting grids, communities can enable new smart applications -- from real-time traffic monitoring to public Wi-Fi and environmental sensors -- with minimal installation effort. The City of Fort Lauderdale, selected during an earlier round of this program, is set to launch its pilot later this summer. This upcoming deployment reflects the potential of the solution to make a real impact on the ground. Both US Ignite and Signify are excited to expand the program to more communities nationwide. The communities selected to participate in the Brightening Smart communities with Innovation Pilot Program will work with US Ignite and Signify to co-design and to tailor their pilots to focus on local needs. Each pilot will run for up to six months and focus on solving a key community challenge, such as expanding access to the Internet, improving public safety, enhancing transportation systems, or enabling environmental monitoring. In addition to receiving BrightSites equipment, participating communities will benefit from dedicated technical assistance, strategic guidance, and the support of US Ignite's national network of connected communities. To be considered for this unique pilot opportunity, communities must fill out the application form by May 16, 2025. US Ignite will host a project discovery meeting with eligible applicants, and aim to begin pilot planning in early June.