Foundations for Transformation

Experts from Anterix, Ericsson, OneLayer, and Telit Cinterion discuss how private LTE delivers the security and control utilities need to build a future-ready grid. 

Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Moderated by:Alice Moy-Gonzalez, SVP of Strategic Development, Anterix Featuring expert voices from across the telecom and energy sectors: Dana Jaber, VP of Sales & KAM Utilities North America, EricssonSue Zhang, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Grid Solutions, GE VernovaJeff Pittman, Head of the Enterprise Market Unit for Mobile Networks,…

Discover how Anterix and 125+ ecosystem members are accelerating grid modernization with 900 MHz private LTE. This special edition magazine recaps DISTRIBUTECH 2025 and showcases real-world solutions for utility innovation.

Anterix CEO Scott Lang, COO Ryan Gerbrandt, SVP of Strategic Development Alice Moy-Gonzalez, VP of Commercial Operations Mar Tarres, along with ecosystem partners and thought leaders, share how private LTE is moving from concept to reality—shifting from lab trials to full-scale field deployments. Discover the urgency behind grid digitization, the strength of ecosystem collaboration, and…

At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, Multitech joined us at the Anterix booth to share how their innovative industrial IoT solutions are helping utilities modernize grid operations at the edge. In this interview, they highlight the power of secure, scalable devices built for private LTE—and how collaboration through the Anterix Active Ecosystem is driving real transformation across critical…

At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, Palo Alto Networks joined us at the Anterix booth to discuss how utilities can build stronger cyber defenses as they modernize grid communications. In this interview, they share how Zero Trust principles and private LTE connectivity are helping utilities address evolving threats with resilience and confidence. As a member of the Anterix…

In this booth interview at DISTRIBUTECH 2025, Telit shares how their flexible IoT modules and edge-to-cloud solutions are helping utilities accelerate digital transformation. As a member of the Anterix Active Ecosystem, Telit is enabling scalable, secure connectivity over private LTE networks—driving smarter, more resilient grid operations. Learn how Telit’s expertise in cellular IoT is empowering…

At the Anterix booth during DISTRIBUTECH 2025, Tessco and Ventev shared how they’re helping utilities streamline private LTE (PLTE) network deployments with fully integrated infrastructure solutions. From ruggedized enclosures to pre-configured site kits, their offerings are built for speed, reliability, and scalability. As long-time collaborators in the Anterix Active Ecosystem, Tessco and Ventev are key…

Recorded live during our cocktail reception at DISTRIBUTECH 2025, this presentation from Tessco and Ventev highlights the critical role of infrastructure in supporting private LTE (PLTE) deployments for utilities. From antennas and enclosures to site kitting and integration services, they showcase how purpose-built solutions help utilities deploy faster, operate reliably, and scale with confidence. As…

In this video produced by Nokia, Abhinay Sinai—Director of Technology & Engineering at Anterix—discusses how private LTE is unlocking new possibilities for utilities as they modernize the grid. As part of the Anterix Active Ecosystem, Nokia and Anterix are collaborating to deliver secure, scalable broadband solutions that help utilities meet growing demands for visibility, reliability,…

As the utility grid advances to become digitized and smarter, it also becomes more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This paper brings together industry experts to discuss smart grid infrastructure requirements and how a security-focused architecture comprised of smart edge devices and edge data processing, interoperating networks, secure data flows and controls are help mitigate risk and…

Your Guide to AcceleratingPrivate Wireless for Utilities Discover how the Anterix Active Ecosystem (AAE) is bringing together 125+ leading technology innovators to drive the future of 900 MHz private wireless broadband. Our latest brochure dives into how utilities can benefit from a growing ecosystem of validated technologies, enhanced security solutions, and real-time operational efficiencies tailored for the evolving energy landscape….

Explore how Private LTE improves reliability and latency for Direct Transfer Trip (DTT) systems in DER interconnections. Co-authored with Hubbell Power Systems, this paper shares lab-tested results showing how Private LTE delivers consistent, mission-critical performance for anti-islanding protection.

American gas utilities operate networks with millions of miles of pipelines, requiring constant monitoring of pressure, flow, and levels to ensure safety and reliability. Real-time alerts and system-wide visibility supported by modern communications systems are essential for optimizing gas utility operations, detecting leaks early, providing safety, and improving efficiency. While utilities make every effort to…

Mobile workforce connectivity is critical for efficient utility operations, responding to outages, and providing vital information to field operations. New technologies and digital transformation initiatives are driving the need for more bandwidth in utility communications networks. Workers can stay connected to the home office, to each other, and to application systems that enhance logistics, improve…

The grid is evolving to create a smarter, more resilient energy future—and private wireless broadband is at the heart of this transformation. In this special Industry Insights episode, Anterix experts Jean Jones, Wassim Akhdar, Michael Finegan, and Steve Ryan explore how Anterix and the 120+ members of the Anterix Active Ecosystem are driving grid modernization,…

Extreme weather events and cybersecurity threats are putting increasing pressure on utility networks. In this on-demand webinar, industry experts from Anterix and Semtech discuss how Private LTE (PLTE) and Band 106 are strengthening grid resilience, enhancing security, and enabling smarter utility operations.

Discover how Jean Jones, Director of Product Marketing at Anterix, is shaping the future of utility communications. In this exclusive interview, Jean shares expert insights on private LTE, AI-driven innovations, and strategies for grid resilience.

By Ryan Gerbrandt It’s been said that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time: Today. For every leader and organization that—like Anterix—is involved with charting a course for our nation’s critical infrastructure, this proverb is significant. As we look ahead to 2025 and all that it will bring—including…

Private LTE networks are transforming how rural utilities modernize their grids—but how can small utilities harness this technology to overcome their unique challenges? In this episode of Power Perspectives, Joe Walsh, VP of Smart Grid Communications Networks at NRTC, explores the critical role of private LTE in enhancing grid resilience, security, and scalability. Sponsored by Anterix,…

On October 28, 2024 IEI hosted an executive dialogue featuring Evergy Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Charles King and Anterix Chief Technology and Engineering Officer Carlos L’Abbate. The discussion focused on how Evergy is leveraging private LTE broadband spectrum from Anterix to enhance grid reliability and resiliency and building a foundational platform to…

In this episode of the UTC’s “C-Suite Conversations” podcast series, Rusty Williams, President and CEO of UTC, interviews Ryan Gerbrandt, the Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Ryan provides insights into Anterix’s role in spectrum ownership and leasing, a business model that evolved alongside technological and regulatory changes, particularly those driven by the FCC. 

Moderated by:Mike Brozek, VP of Customer Success, Anterix Featuring a distinguished panel of industry experts:Scott Burk, Vertical Sales Energy Specialist, AdvantechKen Rosenberg, Director of Product Management, AnterixGautam Talagery, CTO for Utilities, Ericsson Inc.Jose Nieto, Solutions Sales Manager, Giesecke+Devrient As utilities transition to private wireless broadband, a critical consideration is securely managing an increasing number of…

The utility industry conducts mission-critical work around the clock, requiring advanced and future-proof network connections. These connections enable essential functions such as access to emergency services, remote monitoring and control of infrastructure, including power lines, transformers, and pipelines. The first successful data call using Band 106 (B106) marks a significant step toward addressing the challenges of…

An in depth conversation on the converging forces (technological, weather, human capital, policy, etc) that are pushing the modern electric grid into the future, and the multi-faced challenges that must be addressed to ensure the U.S. energy system remains one of the most reliable and affordable in the world. Joel S. Austin, Sr. Vice President…

In this electrifying session of Industry Insights, powered by Anterix, we delved into our membership Ecosystem that is advancing innovation in the utility sector. This episode examined the certifications available within the Anterix Active Ecosystem: Anterix Active, Anterix Capable, and CatalyX approved.

Zack Korkowski, Senior Manager at Index AR Solutions, develops eBooks and applications for clients, focusing on training and field operations. They use a hands-on approach, capturing knowledge from subject matter experts and providing multimodal learning experiences. They offer both self-contained and connectivity-based solutions, with the latter enhanced by the Anterix Active Ecosystem’s private network. To…

Tracy Morales, a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Itron, discusses how they are working with partners to enable a portfolio of solutions that support multiple communication technologies. They are focused on enhancing their network platform to simplify connectivity for utilities. Collaboration is key in overcoming challenges, and they value their partnership with Anterix. They are…

M.Gear is a Taiwanese company that specializes in wireless and connectivity solutions. They offer a 7-in-1 antenna for vehicles and provide custom design services, aiming to provide a one-stop solution for their customers’ needs. To hear from other Anterix Active Ecosystem Members who attended DistribuTECH 2024, browse our playlist on YouTube.

Scott Burke from Advantech discusses their products in industrial communications, specifically focusing on their wireless gateway and industrial servers. They emphasize the importance of network security and resilience, as well as the shift towards renewables in the energy sector. Advantech partners with other companies to deliver solutions that are interoperable and easy to deploy. They…

Nathan Hazard from Digital Barriers explains how their technology can transfer video from multiple endpoints over low bandwidths, ensuring good quality and reducing latency. They offer control, scalability, and reliability, making them an ideal video solution for the utilities market. To hear from other Anterix Active Ecosystem Members who attended DistribuTECH 2024, browse our playlist…

Marcos Ribeiro of Easy Metering discusses the company’s IoT solutions for electricity grid devices, including their fast implementation process using cloud-based software and cellular connectivity. Smart meters play a crucial role in managing the modern grid, and Easy Metering has collaborated with other vendors to achieve FCC certification. They believe their solutions can contribute to…

“ESG is fundamental to the DNA of who we are.” Late in 2023, CohnReznick honored Anterix as a recipient of its 2023 Sustainability Gamechanger Award. In this video, CohnReznick asks Anterix President & CEO Rob Schwartz and Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Secretary Bonita Bell to explain how ESG is ingrained in the company’s DNA…

Private communication networks may not receive much fanfare as a key enabler of the energy transition, but they should. Utilities big and small are taking control of their communications in order to manage millions of devices in the field while maintaining security and reliability during outages and extreme weather events. Alan McIntyre, engineering director for…

Alice Moy-Gonzalez, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Anterix, sheds light on the changing landscape of the utility sector and the importance of modern communications in building a resilient and cyber-secure grid. Key Insights: With more frequent natural disasters, aggressive clean energy goals, and the need for better control and real-time visibility, utilities are…

Every utility is diligently striving to safeguard the grid against continuously evolving cyber and physical security threats. Utilities face the challenge of integrating more devices, including existing devices with limited security features, as well as new connected devices—sensors, control systems, smart devices, electric vehicles, and distributed energy resources. The growing device landscape increases utilities’ need…

Addressing extreme weather and natural disasters is a major goal of grid modernization initiatives. In many regions across the country, the need for utility wildfire mitigation solutions has become increasingly urgent.

AI and the electrification of transportation are dramatically increasing the national demand for electricity. But new transmission and generation are hard to come by. Host Llewellyn King and Co-host Adam Clayton Powell III discuss this dilemma with Karen Wayland, CEO of the GridWise Alliance, and Chris Guttman-McCabe, chief regulatory and communications officer at Anterix.

Innovative grid solutions from Anterix and the 900 MHz utility private wireless broadband team were front and center at DistribuTECH International 2024. Hear from various industry experts who attended the conference about the benefits of trying out new use cases, having certified groups and devices, and a strong communication network to support the utilities’ footprint.

Hear from a group of experts in the utility industry discussing the importance of collaboration and innovation in advancing wireless technology solutions. The video features highlights from the Anterix Active Ecosystem at the DistribuTECH 2024 conference, where over 110 members of the ecosystem came together to showcase their grid edge intelligence solutions.

This Solution Overview provides an overview of: 

– The evolution of metering with private wireless broadband

– Supporting existing mesh networks and direct-to-meter communication

– Grid modernization benefits of 900 MHz private wireless network-enabled AMI 2.0

Innovative grid solutions from Anterix and the 900 MHz utility private wireless broadband team were front and center at DistribuTECH International 2024.  

At the show, Anterix, utilities, and the Anterix Active Ecosystem focused on demonstrating solutions that advance clean energy, resilience, security, and innovation for utilities, their customers, and our nation.

Mike Brozek, Anterix’s VP of Customer Success, explains the advantages of a 900 MHz private LTE network for utilities. Recognizing the pivotal role of communication in utility operations, Brozek explains the traditional approach of in-house solutions. He emphasizes that while LTE stands as a global wireless standard, utilities opting for commercial carriers may encounter limitations. In contrast, licensed spectrum, like the 900 MHz private LTE network, offers better coverage and control, making it more cost-effective for utilities in the long run.

In an era marked by quickly evolving technological challenges, cybersecurity threats, and the utility industry leading a clean energy transition, professionals in the power industry find themselves at the forefront of a complex and rapidly moving landscape.

Anterix Answers is a video series that is aimed at empowering utilities with the latest industry insights and trends.

This video features key insights from Ryan Gerbrandt, Anterix’s COO, who highlights the importance of a robust ecosystem for modern communication networks.

The electrical grid is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the need for carbon reduction and the growing challenges to grid reliability. With over 70% of energy generation expected to be from intermittent renewables, a rapid shift towards electrification is crucial to meet decarbonization goals. 

Join us—and become part of the universe of companies driving a new digital foundation for the future of the utility sector.

Teamwork is powerful. That power is evident in the expanding 900 MHz private wireless broadband ecosystem.

This conversation looked at applications driving the ability to support multiple bands at a lower cost, allowing for flexible band choices to support private broadband networks, and how the utility broadband device ecosystem will also benefit from accelerated growth, creating additional value for utilities.

Utility Private Wireless Communications: A Perfect Solution for the Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience & Innovation Partnerships Program. Read about Anterix’s experience working with utilities and other organizations on private wireless broadband benefits through concept paper and grant application submittals.

We explore the dynamics between utility industry priorities and government funding.

GridWise Alliance CEO Dr. Karen Wayland and West Monroe Senior Manager, Energy & Utilities Calvin Tong join a discussion with Anterix Chief Regulatory and Communications Officer Chris Guttman-McCabe.

A recently released special issue of Energy Central discusses how utilities are embracing cutting-edge technologies to transform how they operate and serve their customers. In turn, these benefits help utilities deliver on the vision of a resilient and affordable clean energy future. Hear the perspectives of industry experts discussing how private LTE networks are fueling a wide and growing ecosystem of products, services, devices, and applications directly focused on addressing utility operational challenges and improving the customer experience.

Want to learn about private LTE networks and the grid applications utilities are really pursuing? This special edition includes first-hand accounts from leading utilities of the applications private LTE is enabling for them, as well as the use cases these applications address. It also provides a number of application spotlights from the technology companies driving the private LTE ecosystem.

Planning to deploy a private wireless broadband network for your utility? Perhaps the most foundational element will be the spectrum the network employs, so pay heed: the band you choose can make all the difference.

For a utility looking to modernize its grid, “A modern grid requires modern communications” is a good starting premise. Beyond that, a modern communications platform unlocks numerous additional opportunities to address a wide range of issues facing today’s utilities.

It’s time to start fortifying and modernizing the grid. Not tomorrow. TODAY. The power of private wireless broadband is ready. NOW. We’ve brought together leading technology innovators to develop products and solutions ON ONE PLATFORM, the Anterix Active Ecosystem, aimed at making our energy future brighter and smarter and the future is now. Start maximizing…

Chris Guttman-McCabe, Chief Regulatory and Communications Officer at Anterix, was the Digital RoundTable guest speaker on June 14 at 2pm CDT. Anterix is building the foundation for a new technology landscape. Anterix’s mission is to deliver the transformative broadband needed to enable the modernization of critical infrastructure for energy, transportation, logistics and other industries.

Explore how utilities and communities can take on the challenges in electrification, transportation, and infrastructure by keeping people at the center of the conversation. The Energy Thought Summit celebrated their 10th anniversary. What started as a quaint conference with Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak as a special guest continued to be one of the most fun-filled energy…

Anterix Senior Vice President of Strategic Development Alice Moy-Gonzalez shares how private LTE on a 900 MHz spectrum is the foundation for the future at DISTRIBUTECH International 2023.

Driven by climate change, the increase in wildfires may seem irreversible in the short run, but some utilities are taking action and showing the industry that currently available technologies can help mitigate this substantial risk. From grid visibility improvements to resonant grounding and falling conductor protection, there is a range of applications utilities are already…

Anterix Chief Regulatory and Communications Officer Chris Guttman-McCabe’s key takeaways from the 2nd annual Anterix Active Ecosystem conference at DISTRIBUTECH 2023 on February 6th.

Kyle Shepard, Chief Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation, talks inside the Anterix booth at DISTRIBUTECH International 2023. Hear him talk about the Anterix Active Ecosystem and Binary Armor working with Digi International Inc. on cellular gateways.  Sierra Nevada Corporation and Binary Armor are members of the Anterix Security Collective.

Wendall Reimer, Director of OT Network Operations at Xcel Energy, speaks before the Anterix booth cocktail party at DISTRIBUTECH International 2023. Hear him discuss how as an industry leader, they determined that private LTE at 900 MHz combined with the capabilities of the Anterix Active Ecosystem is the right fit for utilities.

Chris Trabold, General Manager of Industrial Communications at GE, attended the cocktail party after the Second Annual Anterix Active Ecosystem Member’s Conference which took place during DISTRIBUTECH International 2023 . Hear about what cemented utilities in North America moving forward to deliver broadband private LTE networks.

John Yaldwyn, Chief Technology Officer at 4RF, was interviewed at the Second Annual Anterix Active Ecosystem Member’s Conference which took place during DISTRIBUTECH International 2023. Hear him discuss the difference in priorities between a private utilities network compared to a public carrier. 

John Yaldwyn, Chief Technology Officer at 4RF, was interviewed at the Second Annual Anterix Active Ecosystem Member’s Conference which took place during DISTRIBUTECH International 2023. Hear him discuss supply chain diversity and the importance of having more than one supplier for key parts. 

Liron Ben Horin, Vice President of Systems Engineering at One Layer, talks inside the Anterix booth at DISTRIBUTECH International 2023. Hear him talk about the benefits of the Anterix Active Ecosystem, like the opportunity meet new partners, collaborate, and to face utilities.

Anterix is advancing grid modernization through the power of 900 MHz private LTE. That means tools, solutions, and technology all on a platform ready to power the grid of the future. At DISTRIBUTECH 2023, Anterix had several critical use cases on display leveraging this game changing technology, which is ready to use NOW.

Join industry experts as they discuss insights on solutions driven by utility needs including smart infrastructure applications, automation, monitoring, and asset management solutions.

Ecosystem members will discuss how their solutions are helping utilities realize improved ROI, reduced power costs, and are driving overall operational efficiency.

Utilities looking to modernize communications networks with private LTE can benefit from both 900 MHz and CBRS for the capacity and coverage they need. Anterix Active Ecosystem members 4RF, GE and RAD are collaborating with Anterix and Sequans to bring to market an LTE Cat-4 multi-band communications module that supports 900 MHz, CBRS, and failovers to other networks.

Has it really been two years? We launched the Anterix Active Ecosystem program in May 2021 with 35 original members. Today there are over 100 innovative, industry-leading companies in the program, collaborating to develop and bring to market products and services to help utilities deploy and get the most out of their 900 MHz private LTE networks–all with guidance from utility executives and other industry leaders on the Anterix Utility Strategic Advisory Board (USAB).

Check out our article, “Of Storms, Networks, and Retirement,” in Energy Central’s special issue Investing in the Grid for Reliability & Resiliency, discussing the reliability and resiliency of multi-purpose, high-capacity, low-latency private LTE for utilities.

Fierce Wireless presents a panel discussion with: Moderator: Chris Pearson, President, 4G Americas Panelists:Virgilio (Vico) Fiorese (Customer Business Executive, Amdocs)Alice Moy-Gonzalez (Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, Anterix)Eduardo Valencia (CIO, Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Commission)Cătălin Clemente (Group Product Manager, Mobile Private Networks Solutions, Vodafone)

April is Earth Month, so what better time for Industry Insights to focus on the importance of modern communications in helping utilities fight climate change by transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy resources?  Importantly, there’s a direct link between utilities’ ability to meet emissions reduction targets and their adoption of private LTE networks for grid management.

I have been working in the utility sector for more than 20 years and I have never seen the level of collective interest, focus and momentum for a new product that I see for private LTE.  That was evident in February 2023 at DistribuTECH in San Diego.  The signs were everywhere.  Not only were there over 17,000 attendees, but communications networks, specifically private LTE, was a main track topic with over a dozen sessions focused on it.  The Anterix booth was buzzing. 

A discussion about the technologies and strategy that will add resilience to the energy grid and community infrastructure of cities and spaces across North America. Featured Speakers:– Chris Guttman-McCabe, Chief Regulatory & Comms Officer, Anterix– Nicolas Koehler, Director Transmission Planning, AEP Moderated By:– Jason Rodriguez, CEO, Zpryme

With the influx of federal infrastructure funds and ever-increasing attention to decarbonization and integrating renewable energy resources, focus on grid modernization grows ever sharper. Join a panel of accomplished utility executives as they discuss the grid modernization challenges that confront their organizations and the essential role they see for communications networks generally–and private LTE specifically–in addressing them.

As discussed in Energy Central’s recently released special issue, Utility Guide to Private LTE, now more than ever, utilities are being asked to deliver greater resilience, intelligence, and security to support grid modernization. The rapidly growing requirements for utilities to support all these changes while transforming to withstand extreme weather conditions, the adoption of DERs, and more has shifted how utilities need to think about their communication networks.

What is the value proposition for deploying a utility-controlled private LTE network? What are the key use cases it can support? How does a multi-operating company utility move forward with a transformational project like private LTE? Why is beneficial to the communities that utilities serve?

Rewatch the session with Jeff Levy, Xcel Energy’s VP of Infrastructure and Shared Services and Ryan Gerbrandt, Anterix’s COO as they discuss Xcel Energy’s 900 MHz private LTE journey, the rationale for its decision to adopt that solution, the enhanced value opportunities that it may unlock, and how its comprehensive evaluation process can help other utilities efficiently reach their own decisions.

As utilities and smart grid vendors continue to address the challenges of grid modernization, 3GPP LTE low power wide-area (LPWA) technologies will play a key role. While NB-IoT and Cat-M1 (also referred to LTE-M or Cat-M) are both viable alternatives for today’s utility networks, Cat-M1 is becoming increasingly important due to the ability to deliver faster data rates (as compared to NB-IoT) as well as the low latency required for smart meters, distributed automation, and other grid modernization applications.

There is growing momentum among utilities toward deploying private wireless broadband networks to support grid modernization, reliability, and resilience initiatives. That momentum is strengthened by last fall’s $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which included substantial funds for grid modernization projects, specifically calling out those that deploy advanced communications networks to support the grid.

Anterix COO Ryan Gerbrandt and Chris Guttman-McCabe—chief regulatory and communications officer for Anterix—explain how utilities may use federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to pay for private LTE networks that are capable of supporting important smart-grid applications.

Anterix contributed a session paper, by Steve Castaneda, to the 2022 CIGRE US National Committee Grid of the Future Symposium. U.S. electric utilities are in a near-constant cycle of spending time and budget overlaying and “patching” new technologies onto an electric grid created more than a century ago. Government mandates and evolving technologies make this…

Mar Tarres, Anterix’s Vice President of Commercial Operations, has contributed an article to Energy Central’s special issue “Utility Guide to Private LTE”. Her piece titled, “Accelerating 900 MHz Private LTE solutions with device security and control required for grid modernization” discusses the evolution of the power grid and the deployment of private LTE. This article…

Digital 360 Summit 2022 Day 1 – Smart Networks & IoT Panel with Jonathan Van, Ryan Gerbrandt, Koustuv Ghoshal, Brian Snider, John Shubin & Tim Ripley. Digital 360 Summit is the premier event for senior executives driving industry digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization. Did you know computer and communications technologies put the “smart” in “Smart Networks?”…

Digital 360 Summit 2022 Day 1 will be kicked off by Robert Schwartz, Anterix, with a Smart Networks & IoT Keynote. Digital 360 Summit is the premier event for senior executives driving industry digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization. Watch the keynote fireside chat with White House Chronicle’s Llewellyn King and our President & CEO, Robert Schwartz,…

As we approach the close of wildfire season, this month we feature two game-changing solutions that allow utilities to safely and efficiently deliver electricity while significantly reducing the devastating risks of wildfires. LineVision’s dynamic line rating and line monitoring solution allow utilities to deliver more power over existing lines while detecting movement in lines to help prevent a potential breakage. If a line does break, SEL’s Falling Conductor Protection comes in for the save.

Utilities are facing an ever-increasing range of challenges, including wildfires, cyber security threats, and meeting decarbonization goals. New federal funding opportunities can be an essential tool for these energy companies to support the evolution and modernization of our Nation’s electric grid. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) represents a substantial investment in the future and provides a pathway to a cleaner, more reliable, resilient, and more secure energy future.

Anterix demonstrated a wide range of exciting technologies on a Private LTE 900 MHz network at DISTRIBUTECH International 2022. Some of those demonstrated were 4RF, Alpha Wireless, Atomation, BEC Technologies, Council Rock, DENGYO, Digi, EASYMETERING, General Electric, Honeywell, Landis + Gyr, LineVision, Power Delivery Products, and Sierra Wireless.

Anterix is bringing together these and other thoughtful innovators to enable the future grid. That grid is informed by on communications and data informed decision making. Anterix is where utility meets connectivity, and these technologies are leveraging that connectivity to strengthen the grid and the communities we all serve.

Anterix participated in DISTRIBUTECH International 2022 to demonstrate and discuss how we are enabling the modernization of critical infrastructure industries and enterprises through the transformative power of broadband.

The event was at Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas, from May 23-25, 2022. We shared demos at one of the 8 stations in our tradeshow exhibit to showcase use cases for ways electric utilities are leveraging 900 MHz for Private LTE.

The technology landscape is advancing at a rapid pace while the utility industry is in a state of constant improvement and modernization. And the convergence of electric and water utilities, telecom, and tech is creating new opportunities to enhance the capabilities and performance of the grid. At ETS22 our fireside panel discussed how emerging technologies…

Anterix was proud to be a sponsor of the EEI 2022 Annual Convention. This conference explored various themes related to providing clean and resilient energy to power a net-zero economy, including technology development and deployment; the policies needed to support a clean energy transition; meeting customer expectations; the role of transmission; the importance of a reliable, resilient energy grid; electric transportation; environmental justice; and more.

As Anterix Chief Regulatory and Communications Officer, Chris Guttman-McCabe leads government relations and communications efforts in support of the company’s vision of 900 MHz private broadband for the utility, critical infrastructure and enterprise sectors. Chris joins various other industry experts to discus securing private networks in this webinar presented by Fierce Telecom.

With the increasing cyber security threats, an ever extended wildfire season, a higher frequency of natural disasters, and aggressive decarbonization goals at the federal and state levels, a group of utility industry executives discuss how the industry is adopting digital solutions, embracing advanced technologies and developing strategic partnerships to mitigate risks and enhance grid resilience while providing reliable and secure clean energy.

In North America, Cisco’s industrial router platforms have recently gained FCC certification for the Anterix Band 8 private LTE frequency. This frequency provides the long needed private spectrum utilities have been demanding for years to build private secure and highly reliable utility radio networks. The Anterix frequency, which is sub 1Ghz spectrum, provides a well-balanced…

Energy Central Power Perspective Podcast host, Jason Price, and producer, Matt Chester, are joined by Russ Ehrlich, Senior Manager of Utility Communication Engineering at Exelon, and Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix, to discuss how private broadband networks are actively creating new advancements for utilities today are two experts in the field.

In December, we launched the Anterix Security Collective bringing together an expert team of cyber-physical technology providers to contribute sector-specific knowledge and collaborate to deliver secure solutions for those deploying private networks at 900 MHz. In this episode of Industry Insights, you’ll hear directly from these experts on the unique capabilities each member of the Anterix Security Collective offers.

By now you’ve heard about the Anterix Active Ecosystem (AAEP) program, where leading technology companies have come together to support 900 MHz private broadband networks. As a charter member of the AAEP in May of 2021, Cisco helped lead the charge to shape the future of private wireless broadband for electric utilities. Now, Anterix and Cisco have progressed to an even more collaborative relationship that stands to turbocharge ecosystem growth.

The webinar with Anterix and Cisco discusses:

How to build modern, future proof and secure reliable communications architectures to support the modernized substations, including meeting digital process bus requirements.

How to extend IT to the substation, providing multi-service capabilities and meeting the requirements for a highly available and redundant wide area network.

Anterix and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories collaborated on a white paper to document the successful application of falling conductor protection (FCP) for wildfire mitigation when enabled by a private LTE network using Anterix’s low-band 900 MHz spectrum.

What a year 2021 has been in the life of Anterix.  After the Federal Communications Commission’s landmark 2020 decision paved the way for converting our spectrum to broadband, Anterix set out to bring the industry together behind the power of private LTE networks—helping the utility sector meet its decarbonization and grid modernization goals. 

Mar Tarres, Vice President of Products at Anterix was a guest speaker on CMG’s Digitial Roundtable Series.

Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix, was a panelist on the session “Enterprise Vertical Deep Dive Panel & Keynote – Utilities” with Joe Jankosky and Koustuv Ghoshal.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has successfully completed Phases I and II of its high impact project validating the performance of an Anterix 900 MHz private LTE network for critical grid communications. Findings from both phases are included in a technical report, and the research was informed by an Industry Advisory Board comprised of six leading utilities that provide service across 18 states, as well as former DOE Chief Technology Officer, Pete Tseronis. The six utility members of the IAB include: Consumers Energy, Duke Energy, Evergy, Eversource Energy, Holy Cross Energy and Xcel Energy.

As members of UBBA (the Utility Broadband Alliance), Anterix contributed to the development of UBBA’s latest paper.

IEI’s provides key takeaways from an executive dialogue hosted as part of their ‘Thought Leaders Speak Out – Engaging Customers With Technology’ ongoing series. These takeaways feature ideas shared in the session by Warner Baxter, Chairman, President and CEO, Ameren, Mary Kipp, President and CEO, Puget Sound Energy, Bhavani Amirthalingam, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Ameren and Robert Schwartz, President and CEO at Anterix. The discussion focused on the value a private LTE network provides to the electric grid, utility and customer.

As our nation looks to re-invest in our country’s infrastructure, we have a compelling opportunity not just to improve upon it but also ensure it is secure and resilient. Private networks coupled with a robust and evolving set of security practices, standards and solutions can play a key role in safeguarding our critical infrastructure.

Anterix contributed a session paper, by Andrew Bordine, to the 2021 CIGRE US National Committee Grid of the Future Symposium. Electric utilities have a rare and valuable opportunity to address pressing industry-wide challenges with a single solution that will allow them to meet their own specific needs even as the shared approach creates additional value…

Anterix hosted a break-out session at the 2021 Itron Inspire Conference. Former Department of Energy CTO Peter Tseronis interviewed Anterix COO Ryan Gerbrandt about the utility sector’s movement toward the adoption of Private LTE.

Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix was a panelist on the UBBA Webinar, sponsored by Ericsson.

Anterix’s Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Gerbrandt, has contributed an article to Energy Central’s special issue “’Unlocking Solutions. Powering An Industry – the Technology Ecosystem and its Role in Building Private Utility LTE Networks.” His piece discusses the Anterix Active Ecosystem and how utilities across the U.S. are working towards adoption of private LTE (PLTE) networks.

Anterix’s Executive Chairman Morgan O’Brien explores how Private LTE can make the grid more reliable and protect critical infrastructure in this MissionCritical Communications op-ed. His article “The Evolving Private LTE Ecosystem” can be found on page 36 of this special issue.

Ryan Gerbrandt, Anterix’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named an Energy Central Expert in the Digital Utility Community. Chris has been interviewed to welcome him into their network of experts for the Energy Central’s Welcome New Expert Interview Series.

This playbook outlines specific models for supporting those rural broadband efforts and provides real-world experience and examples from utilities, regulators, and industry experts on bridging this digital divide.

Morgan O’Brien, Executive Chairman of the Board at Anterix, was featured in the blog post by Wireless Infrastructure Association about the wireless infrastructure industry’s story told by those who were there. Morgan O’Brien joined the industry in 1970 as a lawyer at the Federal Communications Commission. Learn more about his expertise.

Anterix’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, Alice Moy-Gonzalez, has collaborated with Elin Swanson Katz, the Vice President of Utilities at Tilson, to write an article for NARUC’s bulletin. This article is based on some of the major points highlighted in their upcoming playbook, as identified in interviews with utilities, regulators, consumer advocates, and ISPs….

Alice Moy-Gonzalez, The Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Anterix, and Elin Swanson Katz, the Vice President of Utilities at Tilson have been interviewed by Regina Davis, the Director of Communications at NARUC. In their conversation, they discuss communications, utilities, grid modernization, and rural broadband initiatives for the NARUC News Sponsor Spotlight.

Chris Guttman-McCabe, the Chief Regulatory and Communications Officer at Anterix, has been named an Energy Central Expert in the Digital Utility Community. Chris has been interviewed to welcome him into their network of experts for the Energy Central’s Welcome New Expert Interview Series.

Ryan Gerbrandt, Anterix’s Chief Operating Officer, was featured alongside industry experts from Ericsson, Burns & McDonnell, and Hitachi ABB to discuss how to address utilities’ needs through innovation. Not since large-scale deployments of smart meters has there been as much interest and motivation to transform the utilities communications network. LTE and 5G private networks promise to…

Alice Moy-Gonzalez, Anterix’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, was featured in this digital event with West Monroe and industry leaders to discuss PLTE spectrum, technology, and share their perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences on how they are planning to evaluate and/or deploy PLTE networks.

Alice Moy-Gonzalez, Anterix’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, spoke on her Caribbean heritage in this celebratory panel at NAMIC. Callaloo Chats is a panel conversation at NAMIC in partnership with Anterix, Cox Enterprises, and Verizon Media. You can rewatch this panel to learn how allyship, advocacy and being authentic allowed these leaders to build and nourish their careers in their ongoing integration into the US corporate landscape.

Two top utility execs leading the transformation to private broadband networks talk about their vision and companies’ progress, in this fast-paced video.Produced by PUF’s new video team, Impact the Debate Visually, this sixth program features San Diego Gas & Electric CEO Caroline Winn and Southern Linc CEO Tami Barron (at Southern Company). Moderated by PUF’s Alex Revel. Impact the Debate Visually is a new service of Public Utilities Fortnightly to inform the PUF community on the industry’s critical issues with the most innovative, engaging and impactful videos.

Anterix’s Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Gerbrandt, has contributed an article to Energy Central’s special issue “Grid Modernization 2021: Pushing Boundaries.”

His piece discusses the importance of grid modernization and how Private LTE is the right communications network for grid modernization.

Anterix was proud to be a sponsor of the Private Networks Forum. This virtual day of sessions was focused on answering the question: Are private networks the key to driving enterprises into the Industry 4.0 era? Anterix’s Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Gerbrandt, was on the panel “Is CBRS Key to Transforming U.S. Enterprise Networks?” with panelists from OnGo Alliance and Accenture.

The smart grid is “smart” because it includes sensors, applications, and devices that use telecommunications, and computer intelligence to create, collect, analyze, and act upon data. The many exciting innovations coming on the market—innovations that are driving utilities’ digital transformations—depend upon these critical elements.

This session featured experts from the companies behind some of those innovations—Atomation, Hitachi, and LineVision— as they discussed the importance of these underlying elements that enable their game-changing products and services.

As utilities modernize their infrastructure to digitalize the grid, they become increasingly reliant upon digital technologies and devices. The device ecosystem must possess the depth, sophistication, and advanced capabilities necessary to support utility requirements.

This discussion featured experts from 4RF, Telit and General Electric and their conversation addressed how devices are evolving to meet utilities’ new communications needs, and how federal device certification is an important element of that evolution.

As utilities work to deploy the next-generation of industrial-strength wireless connectivity based on LTE and 5G technologies, they will need to create private, secure, reliable, and resilient networks to support their grid modernization plans. Such transformation requires openness to new approaches, technologies and platforms supported by an ecosystem of vendors and products focused on utilities’ particular goals and challenges.

Ericsson, Motorola Solutions and Nokia have shown standards-based communications technologies previously reserved for major carrier deployments can be scaled to fit private utility networks.

Anterix’s Vice President of Energy Markets and Innovation, Andrew Bordine, has contributed an article to Energy Central’s special issue “Next Big Thing: Innovations that can Change the Power Industry”. His piece discusses interoperable wireless broadband communications transforming utilities’ critical mutual aid operations, increasing resilience by improving the speed, safety, and efficiency of disaster recovery.

Alice Moy-Gonzalez, Anterix’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, has been named an Energy Central Expert in the Digital Utility Community. Alice has been interviewed to welcome her into their network of experts for the Energy Central’s Welcome New Expert Interview Series.

Anterix’s Chief Technology & Engineering Officer, Carlos L’Abbate, has been named an Energy Central Expert in the Digital Utility Community. Carlos’s journey and insights on the future of the utility industry have been featured in Energy Central’s Welcome New Expert Interview Series.

For Women’s History Month 2021, Industry Insights will feature several trailblazing women whose work is advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Join us for the discussion where female leaders will gather to discuss grid modernization challenges facing the U.S. utility industry, and explore industry trends and mission critical innovations needed in response to an ever evolving grid.

Alice Moy-Gonzalez, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Anterix, was featured in the blog post by Wireless Infrastructure Association about women’s most memorable achievement during their career in the wireless infrastructure industry.

Anterix Vice President of Energy Markets and Innovation Andrew Bordine talks about DERs, LTEs, FERC Order 222, electrification, and more with NARUC Director of Communications Regina L. Davis during the Association’s Winter Policy Summit.

If 2020 taught us anything, it is how difficult it can be to predict the future! Looking back at the Energy Central’s 2020 Special Issue Series we certainly didn’t see anyone sharing predictions on an evolving remote work environment, utility shutoff moratoriums, and digital experiences replacing in-person visits to customers. That said, thought leaders and experts in the industry did share plenty that came to fruition: from customer-driven technologies to decarbonization of the grid to digital technologies taking a leap forward and more.

Anterix’s Rob Schwartz (President & CEO), Ryan Gerbrandt (COO), Alice Moy-Gonzalez (SVP Strategic Development), Chris Guttman-McCabe (Chief Regulatory & Corporate Communications Officer), and Rich Creegan (VP Sales) predict the trends that will drive the future of the industry.

Join Anterix COO Ryan Gerbrandt and Guidehouse Director of Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Macky McCleary for a Q&A about how forward-thinking utilities that have invested in private LTE can create a Grid Communications Network Effect by working collectively. Utilities would multiply capabilities and maximize value through economies of scale and scope and enhance data analysis, cybersecurity monitoring, professional support and more while providing greater situational awareness across regions and even the nation.

The DISTRIBUTECH+ free monthly series offers a variety of opportunities to meet the needs of power industry professionals. We will be participating in the January session. The theme for this session is “Grid Modernization and Energy Storage”.

Anterix will be presenting in the webinar titled “Collective Adoption of Private LTE Networks” at 11:30am ET on January 20th. This session will feature Anterix’s COO, Ryan Gerbrandt, and Guidehouse’s Director of Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure, Macky McCleary.

Listen to three critical infrastructure experts explore how to architect a reliable, secure, and resilient Power Grid, while addressing sustainability and affordability in today’s climate.

Join Guidehouse Analyst Richelle Elberg, author of Private LTE Networks Position Utilities for Industry Transformation, Alan McIntyre of Southern Company, Chris Guttman-McCabe, Chief Regulatory and Communications Officer of Anterix, and moderator Kevin Malloy, Vice President of Customer Solutions and Strategic Development of Anterix, to hear more from them about the concept of a future grid communications network effect.

The joint UTC Region 5 and MIC/MUG annual regional event will provide timely industry education on a variety of relevant industry topics, a virtual exhibitor gallery, and peer-to-peer virtual networking opportunities. Anterix presented on The Network Effect of Grid Communications at this conference and our video is available to replay.

Forward-thinking utilities are targeting private LTE (PLTE) networks as key infrastructure for their grid modernization efforts. Many are viewing licensed broadband spectrum as the foundation of a more secure, resilient and reliable PLTE platform that powers the mission-critical operations of the modern, digital grid. Join Anterix, Qualcomm, Telit, Sierra Wireless, and Motorola as they present their plans and roadmap to grow a vibrant of ecosystem of commercially ready available 900 MHz devices.

It has been an exciting six months in the world of private LTE, and the pace has accelerated in the last few weeks.  Our push at Anterix to integrate 900 MHz private LTE into the utility sector has picked up significant steam, and the broader telecommunications and technology sectors have awakened to recognize the amazing marketplace for private broadband networks.

Collectively embracing private LTE networks as the communication platform for a connected, digital and intelligent grid will lead to a broader range of benefits both for utilities and their customers. Forward-thinking utilities are investing in private LTE networks as key infrastructure for their grid modernization efforts. Envision now interconnecting these networks regionally or nationwide to multiply and extend existing capabilities and enable new ones.

Creating a smart connected grid of the future is imperative for utilities. To do that means to look beyond modernization and imagine a scenario that enables them to keep up with the demands of an increasingly sophisticated customer and new and increasingly complex technology, as well as the ubiquity of two-way energy flows and the integration of DER and microgrids.

Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast host Jason Price joins Gil C. Quiniones, President and CEO of NY Power Authority (NYPA), and Rob Schwartz, President and CEO of Anterix, to discuss private LTE networks as a key enabler of the end to end digital utility.

With 900 MHz spectrum for private LTE wireless broadband networks now approved for use, and auctioning of the shared CBRS spectrum, the nation’s electric utilities have an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate and advance their grid modernization and resiliency programs. Listen to industry experts discuss “visioneering” the intersection of smart communications and smart grids and the benefits that will flow from the integration of the two.

In an effort to guide this conversation, Energy Central has teamed up with Anterix to present this Hot Topic issue, “Visioneering the Private Networked Grid of the Future: How Do You See Private LTE Networks Shaping the Future of Utilities?”

In this special Anterix/Energy Central issue, you will learn how thought leaders and experts from across the industry “visioneer” the future of the electric grid.

Private wireless broadband has been a critical unmet need for electric utilities for years. With the upcoming CBRS auction and FCC Ruling on 900 MHz, spectrum will be available for utilities to build private LTE networks and expand their broadband to the edge of the grid. Hear industry experts share their perspectives on how utilities can navigate these uncharted waters.

Anterix Private LTE spectrum helps utilities securely integrate and manage distributed resources, automate processes, monitor conditions, use artificial intelligence, and drive worker productivity to improve service and reduce operational costs.

This brief highlights how utilities can benefit from adopting Private LTE networks using Anterix technology.

In many rural parts of the country, deploying broadband Internet service presents substantial challenges. As utilities implement new private wireless communications networks for grid control systems using licensed spectrum, certain assets and infrastructure could be shared or incrementally augmented to cost-effectively support the provision of wired or wireless broadband Internet service to consumers in the utility’s service area.

Utilities have been forced adapt to a new operating model created by social distancing. We know yesterday’s grid won’t meet the dynamic challenges of today or into the future. Join us as we look deeper into these operational challenges that utilities face in light of all these events, explore industry trends, and identify mission critical innovations needed.

Anterix CEO Morgan O’Brien on How Utility Access to Private Broadband Will Accelerate Grid Modernization. Recently Announced FCC Decision Widens Pathway for Utility Critical Infrastructure Advancement. The Federal Communications Commission on May 13 changed its rules to enable the use of “beachfront spectrum” in the 900 MHz band for broadband services. Morgan O’Brien, CEO of the wireless company Anterix, will tell NCAC members about the impact of the change on the energy industry.

Public Utilities Fortnightly is publishing its very first extra edition. The breaking news will have such an enormous impact on utilities that this edition’s immediacy and singular focus is, in our opinion, well-deserved. Read Public Utility Fortnightly’s exclusive interviews with FCC Chair Pai, NARUC President Presley, Southern Co. CEO Fanning, U.S. Senator Warner, and former FCC and California Commissioner Chong. Also see exclusive video discussions with FCC Chair Pai, NARUC President Presley, and Southern Co. EVP-Operations Stan Connally.

NREL, Anterix, and a 9 member Industry Advisory Board comprised of 7 leading utilities and 2 industry associations, successfully piloted a private LTE network for utility control applications.

Watch this webinar to learn how utilities can overcome control issues associated with poor signal strength and avoid the congestion of thousands of grid-edge devices, which could otherwise become a showstopper if not prioritized through private LTE.

Recently I participated in a webinar, Harness the Power of Private LTE Networks for Utilities. It examined why utilities are increasingly considering building their own private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks. Specifically, we explored how these networks enable utilities to reduce costs while improving connectivity with both their grid assets and their workforce.

While utilities have a history of proactively preparing for natural disasters, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis brings with it many unknown variables.

Please watch this webinar to learn more about modernizing critical infrastructure communications through private LTE.

Anterix and NREL’s study on Private LTE Communications was featured in the Energy Systems Integration Facility’s (ESIF’S) 2019 book documenting their Grid Modernization Initiative.

Rishi Baskar, VP Energy & Public Sector at Ericsson, speaking to Anterix (formerly pdvWireless) about the need for spectrum to realize the massive technological advances and future proofing that 5G enables.

Tami Barron’s video, presented at the 2019 Anterix Investor Day on how Southern Linc sees private wireless broadband networks as strategic and tactical advantages for electric utilities. In their planning, they are using 4g technology as the workhorse, with the complimentary 5g technology as a layer on top.

Pete Tseronis, Founder and CEO of Dots and Bridges speaking to Anterix about policies that will enable the next generation of infrastructure and utilities communications.

Anterix contributed a session paper, by Jim Li, to the 2019 CIGRE US National Committee Grid of the Future Symposium. With the continued growth of both the numbers of integrated distributed energy resources (DERs) and the number of attractive utility applications involving grid-edge control of devices of local aggregators, such as home energy management systems,…

Anterix’s SVP of Technology, Mike Brozek, discusses our work with the DoE’s NREL in utilizing Private LTE to enable ADMS for tomorrow’s grid.

Private LTE Wireless Networks are Required to Address Cybersecurity Threats, Grid Modernization and National Disasters

Utility-grade broadband requires private networks. Wireless broadband networks require spectrum, infrastructure, and technology. Spectrum in the 900 MHz band is perfect for utility broadband.

Why the Utility Industry and Regulators Must Come Together in Support of Interoperable, Future-Proof Smart Grid Networks.

Commercial networks are designed to meet a particular business model focused on serving the mass market; utility networks must be more reliable and more resilient.