KEY CREDENTIAL
The nation’s largest holder of licensed 900 MHz spectrum (896-901/935-940 MHz), with licenses spanning the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
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80% Fewer Outages
Storm-hardened private wireless keeps communications online when commercial networks fail — exactly when grid operations need them most.
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Faster Fault Isolation
Distribution automation over private LTE lets utilities detect, isolate, and restore faults in a fraction of the time.
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11 Utilities Committed Today
Deployments are underway across the country, supported by an ecosystem of 150+ technology providers.
What does it mean to own licensed spectrum?
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A license is exclusive use. Where a carrier agreement rents capacity on a network built for others, licensed 900 MHz puts the performance, the priority, and the lifecycle decisions with the operator. An operator who builds on it keeps it.
How does 900 MHz compare to other bands for critical infrastructure?
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Low-band signals travel farther and work better around terrain, vegetation, and buildings than signals on higher frequencies, which means broader coverage from fewer tower sites. The more important difference is purpose. This band was realigned specifically to carry private broadband for critical infrastructure.
Is this compatible with our existing infrastructure?
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Yes. 900 MHz private LTE is built on global standards and designed to integrate with existing systems including SCADA, AMI, and distribution automation platforms.
What happens to our network if the spectrum landscape shifts?
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The purpose of this band is set by FCC rule, not by any one company’s strategy, and both the 2020 and 2026 orders were adopted at the request of the operators who use it. Spectrum rights are held under long-term, renewable FCC licenses.
Is the full ten megahertz available in our territory?
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In February 2026, the FCC expanded the 900 MHz broadband opportunity to ten megahertz. Availability of the full allocation varies by county and is subject to eligibility, a certified transition plan, and clearing or protecting incumbents. Mapping availability across your footprint is the first thing we do.
