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Fixed Wireless Speeds up to 10 Gbps. Internet via a wireless connection between two fixed points. No construction required.
Fiber Internet Speeds up to 1 Tbps. Internet via a hard-line fiber connection direct to your location. Construction may be required.
SD-WAN Internet 5G Speeds up to 300 Mbps. Shipping Nationwide. Cellular internet with no setup or construction required. Just plug and play.
Satellite Internet High-speed satellite internet almost anywhere. Professionally installed, managed, and perfect as a backup connection.
Specializing In
Public Spaces One-stop shop for internet and Wi-Fi for Hotels, Private Clubs, Parks, Marinas, Airports, Districts, Community Centers and Conference Centers
Smart Districts Connected Wi-Fi, cameras and sensors that power a whole downtown district.
Commercial Multi Dwelling Units Do you own a mixed-use property with multiple units? Offer internet to your tenants and create a new revenue source.
Temporary Connections Need internet for a short period of time? Special Events, Construction Sites, Concerts, Conferences, Trade Shows, TV and movie production, media and press events.
Detroit Wi-Fi Initiative Bringing Wi-Fi to Detroiters for free.
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VoIP Phone System Hosted business phones with auto attendant, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps.
POTS Line Replacement Replace copper phone lines for fire alarms, elevators and fax with managed cellular.
Managed Services Managed Wi-Fi We design, monitor and manage your Wi-Fi 24/7, including guest splash pages.
Managed Firewall Managed firewall, content filtering and threat protection for every site.
Multi-WAN Router Combine fiber, fixed wireless and 5G with automatic failover so you never go offline.
Virtual MPLS A private, secure network linking all your locations over any internet connection.
Security Services Surveillance Monitor Security cameras with secure cloud recording and remote viewing, fully managed.
Zone Monitor People counting, live occupancy, dwell time and crowd alerts from your cameras.
Camera Time Lapse Live camera streams and time-lapse videos of your job site, event or venue, hosted in the cloud.
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Accounting & Legal Secure, private networks for accounting firms and law offices that protect client data.
Airports Secure, redundant networks for terminals, operations, parking and tenants.
Community & Nonprofits Affordable, reliable internet and Wi-Fi for community centers, churches and nonprofits.
Construction Fast job-site internet with fixed wireless, 5G and Wi-Fi suitcases. No waiting on wires.
Education Secure, high-capacity networks for schools, colleges and training centers.
Financial Services Redundant, compliant connectivity for banks, credit unions and financial advisors.
Government Redundant, secure connectivity for city, county and public-safety agencies.
Healthcare & Dental Secure internet for medical practices, dental offices, clinics and senior living.
Hospitality Guest Wi-Fi for hotels, banquet facilities, private clubs and resorts.
Manufacturing Always-on connectivity for plants, warehouses and industrial IoT.
Parking Pay stations, gates, cameras and call boxes for surface lots and garages.
Private Clubs Member-grade Wi-Fi for country, golf, yacht and athletic clubs.
Real Estate Internet and Wi-Fi for brokerages, property managers and buildings across Detroit.
Restaurants Reliable internet and guest Wi-Fi that keeps your POS and online orders running.
Retail Dependable Wi-Fi and backup internet that keep stores and checkout lines moving.
Stadiums & Large Venues High-density Wi-Fi for stadiums, arenas, festivals and major events.
Transportation & Logistics Connectivity for fleets, depots, parking, airports and logistics hubs.
Utilities Resilient networks for utility sites, substations and field operations.
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Our Mission Better internet for all. Trusted since 2008, we have been in business for more than a decade.
Community Engagement How we give back: public Wi-Fi, Project Green Light, local partnerships and Detroit community projects.
Success Stories Customer testimonials and case studies: "Hands down one of the best internet service companies in the state".
Owners & Developers Increase rental retention and property value, and create another revenue source.
Live Camera Feeds Live camera feeds from our webcams around town.
Careers Join our growing team. We are laser-focused on building the internet company of the future.
Policies Billing, privacy and text messaging policies.
Contact Us We would love to talk.
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- Internet Services
Fixed Wireless Speeds up to 10 Gbps. Internet via a wireless connection between two fixed points. No construction required.
Fiber Internet Speeds up to 1 Tbps. Internet via a hard-line fiber connection direct to your location. Construction may be required.
SD-WAN Internet 5G Speeds up to 300 Mbps. Shipping Nationwide. Cellular internet with no setup or construction required. Just plug and play.
Satellite Internet High-speed satellite internet almost anywhere. Professionally installed, managed, and perfect as a backup connection.
Specializing In
Public Spaces One-stop shop for internet and Wi-Fi for Hotels, Private Clubs, Parks, Marinas, Airports, Districts, Community Centers and Conference Centers
Smart Districts Connected Wi-Fi, cameras and sensors that power a whole downtown district.
Commercial Multi Dwelling Units Do you own a mixed-use property with multiple units? Offer internet to your tenants and create a new revenue source.
Temporary Connections Need internet for a short period of time? Special Events, Construction Sites, Concerts, Conferences, Trade Shows, TV and movie production, media and press events.
Detroit Wi-Fi Initiative Bringing Wi-Fi to Detroiters for free.
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- CLOUD
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- Phone Service
VoIP Phone System Hosted business phones with auto attendant, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps.
POTS Line Replacement Replace copper phone lines for fire alarms, elevators and fax with managed cellular.
Managed Services Managed Wi-Fi We design, monitor and manage your Wi-Fi 24/7, including guest splash pages.
Managed Firewall Managed firewall, content filtering and threat protection for every site.
Multi-WAN Router Combine fiber, fixed wireless and 5G with automatic failover so you never go offline.
Virtual MPLS A private, secure network linking all your locations over any internet connection.
Security Services Surveillance Monitor Security cameras with secure cloud recording and remote viewing, fully managed.
Zone Monitor People counting, live occupancy, dwell time and crowd alerts from your cameras.
Camera Time Lapse Live camera streams and time-lapse videos of your job site, event or venue, hosted in the cloud.
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Accounting & Legal Secure, private networks for accounting firms and law offices that protect client data.
Airports Secure, redundant networks for terminals, operations, parking and tenants.
Community & Nonprofits Affordable, reliable internet and Wi-Fi for community centers, churches and nonprofits.
Construction Fast job-site internet with fixed wireless, 5G and Wi-Fi suitcases. No waiting on wires.
Education Secure, high-capacity networks for schools, colleges and training centers.
Financial Services Redundant, compliant connectivity for banks, credit unions and financial advisors.
Government Redundant, secure connectivity for city, county and public-safety agencies.
Healthcare & Dental Secure internet for medical practices, dental offices, clinics and senior living.
Hospitality Guest Wi-Fi for hotels, banquet facilities, private clubs and resorts.
Manufacturing Always-on connectivity for plants, warehouses and industrial IoT.
Parking Pay stations, gates, cameras and call boxes for surface lots and garages.
Private Clubs Member-grade Wi-Fi for country, golf, yacht and athletic clubs.
Real Estate Internet and Wi-Fi for brokerages, property managers and buildings across Detroit.
Restaurants Reliable internet and guest Wi-Fi that keeps your POS and online orders running.
Retail Dependable Wi-Fi and backup internet that keep stores and checkout lines moving.
Stadiums & Large Venues High-density Wi-Fi for stadiums, arenas, festivals and major events.
Transportation & Logistics Connectivity for fleets, depots, parking, airports and logistics hubs.
Utilities Resilient networks for utility sites, substations and field operations.
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Our Mission Better internet for all. Trusted since 2008, we have been in business for more than a decade.
Community Engagement How we give back: public Wi-Fi, Project Green Light, local partnerships and Detroit community projects.
Success Stories Customer testimonials and case studies: "Hands down one of the best internet service companies in the state".
Owners & Developers Increase rental retention and property value, and create another revenue source.
Live Camera Feeds Live camera feeds from our webcams around town.
Careers Join our growing team. We are laser-focused on building the internet company of the future.
Policies Billing, privacy and text messaging policies.
Contact Us We would love to talk.
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Smart Districts
Smart District Technology for Detroit
Smart district technology in Detroit: public Wi-Fi, security cameras, police video streaming and people counting on one network, so your district is safer, busier and easier to manage.
What is a smart district?
One Network for the Whole District
A smart district connects a downtown, neighborhood or business district with technology that works together: free public Wi-Fi for visitors, cameras that watch over streets and plazas, live video that can stream to police, and counters that show how many people come and how long they stay.
Instead of separate systems from separate vendors, Cronus builds and runs all of it on our own Detroit network, monitored 24/7 by our Network Operations Center. District managers get alerts and reports, businesses get more foot traffic, police get eyes on the street, and visitors get a safer, better-connected place to spend time.
What’s included
Everything a Smart District Runs On
Start with what you need today and add more as the district grows.
Public Wi-Fi
Free, fast Wi-Fi across streets, plazas and parks, with a branded login page and limits so everyone gets a fair share.
Security Cameras
High-definition cameras covering sidewalks, entrances, parking and gathering spots, recorded in the cloud and watched 24/7.
Police Video Streaming
Cameras can stream live to the Detroit Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center through Project Green Light.
People Counting
Count visitors, measure how long they stay and see which blocks are busiest, without facial recognition.
Crowd and Safety Alerts
Alerts for crowding, loitering and other events go to your security team by text, email or Microsoft Teams.
Live Streams and Time-Lapse
Share live views of your district online and record time-lapse video of events and construction.
Sensors and Smart Poles
Solar poles, sensors and digital signs can join the same network, even where there is no power or fiber.
Emergency and Call-Box Lines
Replace copper lines for call boxes, elevators and alarm panels with managed cellular service.
Gun and Gunshot Detection
AI can flag a visible weapon on camera, and acoustic sensors can pick up gunfire, sending an alert with the location to security and police.
IoT and Smart Devices
Smart parking sensors, connected street lights, air-quality monitors and EV chargers on secure networks of their own.
Drones and Drone Docks
Coverage and backhaul for drone docks, so delivery drones and police first-responder drones stay connected over the district.
Delivery Robots and Pickup Zones
Reliable connectivity for sidewalk delivery robots and smart pickup zones for apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Public safety
Cameras That Stream Live to Police
Through Project Green Light Detroit, district cameras can send live video to the Detroit Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center, where analysts can watch an incident as it happens and send details to officers in the field.
Cronus was one of the original companies to join Project Green Light. We design the camera coverage, install the cameras and the secure network that carries the video, and keep everything recording and online around the clock.
Cameras can also add weapon detection, where AI flags a visible gun in the video, and connect to gunshot detection sensors. Alerts with a snapshot and location go to your security team and can be shared with police, so help is on the way sooner.
- High-definition cameras for streets, plazas and parking
- Live streaming to police through Project Green Light
- Weapon and gunshot detection alerts
- Cloud recording you can search later
- Camera health checked 24/7
Foot traffic
Know Who Your District Brings In
With Zone Monitor, the same cameras count people as they enter blocks, plazas and venues. See how many visitors came, when it was busiest and how long they stayed, and get an alert when an area gets too crowded.
Weekly reports land in your inbox, ready to share with your board, sponsors and member businesses. No facial recognition, only anonymous counts.
- Visitors per hour, day and week
- Busiest blocks and peak times
- Crowd and loitering alerts
- Weekly email reports
Public Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi That Brings People Downtown
Free Wi-Fi gives visitors one more reason to come and stay. Cronus designs coverage for sidewalks, parks and plazas, with a branded login page that can feature sponsors, events and local businesses.
Usage reports show how many people connect, when and where, adding another layer of insight on top of camera counts.
- Branded login pages for sponsors and events
- Fair-use limits so service stays fast
- Coverage for streets, parks and plazas
- Usage reports by location
Future-proof
Ready for What’s Next
The network you build today should carry the technology arriving next. Delivery drones, sidewalk delivery robots, connected cars and thousands of small sensors all need fast, reliable coverage across streets and rooftops, and they need it on networks kept separate from public Wi-Fi.
Cronus designs smart districts with room to grow: rooftop sites and poles that can host drone docks and new radios, capacity for more cameras and sensors, and network zones for each kind of device. When delivery apps, drone programs or new city services arrive, your district is already connected.
- IoT sensors, smart lighting and parking
- Drone docks and drone first-responder programs
- Sidewalk delivery robots and app pickup zones
- EV chargers and connected traffic devices
Already in Detroit
Built for Detroit’s Districts
Cronus networks already connect Greektown, downtown parks with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Midtown public spaces and the Detroit riverfront.
How it works
From Plan to Live District
1. Walk the district
We map the blocks, parks and entrances you want covered and agree on goals for safety, Wi-Fi and foot traffic.
2. Design and install
Cronus designs camera and Wi-Fi coverage, connects it to our network with fixed wireless or fiber, and installs everything.
3. Run it for you
We monitor the system 24/7, connect cameras to Project Green Light if you choose, and send alerts and reports.
In depth
A Guide to Building a Smart District in Detroit
Start with goals, not gadgets
The most successful smart districts start with clear goals: safer streets, more visitors, better events or proof of foot traffic for sponsors. Those goals decide where cameras and Wi-Fi go first and which reports matter. Cronus begins every project with a walk of the district and a conversation about what success looks like.
Build in phases
A smart district does not have to be built all at once. Many begin with one plaza or a few blocks, prove the value with real visitor counts and safety results, and expand from there. Fixed wireless and solar poles make it possible to add new areas quickly without trenching.
Funding and partners
Business improvement districts, downtown development authorities, property owners and cities commonly share the cost, and grants for public Wi-Fi and public safety can help with the first phase. Cronus can provide the documentation and usage reports partners need.
Privacy and trust
Visitors trust a smart district more when it is open about what it does. Cronus people counting uses anonymous counts without facial recognition, and camera programs like Project Green Light come with visible signage so people know an area is monitored.
Areas we serve
Cronus provides smart district across Detroit and Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ferndale, Warren, Livonia, Grosse Pointe and St. Clair Shores, with service available throughout Michigan for larger projects. Our local team handles every installation and our Network Operations Center in Detroit supports you around the clock.
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Questions
Smart District FAQ
What is a smart district?
A smart district is a neighborhood, downtown or business district where public Wi-Fi, security cameras, people counting, alerts and sensors all run on one connected network. District managers, businesses and police get real-time information about what is happening, and visitors get free Wi-Fi and safer streets.
How do smart district cameras stream to the police?
In Detroit, cameras can connect to the Detroit Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center through Project Green Light, which lets analysts watch live video when an incident is reported. Cronus builds the cameras and the network that carries the video, and was one of the original companies to join Project Green Light.
Can smart district cameras detect guns?
They can. Weapon detection uses AI to flag a visible gun in camera video, and gunshot detection uses acoustic sensors to pick up and locate gunfire. Cronus can add both to a smart district so alerts with a snapshot and location reach your security team and police.
Do you use facial recognition?
No. Cronus people counting and crowd alerts treat people as anonymous shapes moving through lines and zones. They measure foot traffic and crowding without identifying anyone.
Who pays for a smart district?
Smart districts are usually funded by business improvement districts, downtown development authorities, property owners, cities or grants. Cronus can design the system in phases so it can grow one block or one park at a time.
Can it work where there is no power or internet?
Yes. Cronus uses fixed wireless links from our own network and solar-powered poles with cameras and Wi-Fi, so new areas can be connected without trenching or new electrical service.
Is a smart district ready for drones and delivery robots?
Yes. Cronus designs smart districts with coverage and rooftop space for drone docks, connectivity for sidewalk delivery robots and pickup zones for delivery apps, and separate secure networks for IoT devices like parking sensors and smart lights, so new technology can be added without rebuilding the network.
Who manages the system?
Cronus does. Our Detroit Network Operations Center monitors the Wi-Fi, cameras and network 24/7, fixes problems remotely and sends a technician when needed. You get the reports and alerts without managing the technology.
How much does a smart district cost?
It depends on the area covered and the services included. Many districts start with one plaza or a few blocks and expand. Cronus provides a phased plan and pricing after walking the district.
Do you build smart districts outside downtown Detroit?
Yes. Cronus serves Detroit and Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ferndale, Warren, Livonia, the Grosse Pointes and St. Clair Shores, including neighborhood corridors, campuses and suburban downtowns.
Make Your District Smarter
Talk to a local Cronus expert about Wi-Fi, cameras and police streaming for your district.