Anterix has strengthened its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to accelerate the deployment of advanced private wireless connectivity for utilities and critical infrastructure operators across the U.S., moving beyond mere spectrum access toward a comprehensive 4G/5G-ready communications platform that supports safer, more resilient and future-ready grid operations. Under this expanded partnership, Anterix’s 900 MHz licensed broadband spectrum – already selected by eight utilities as the backbone for next-generation grid networks – will be complemented by new industrial-grade IoT chipsets from Qualcomm, including the Snapdragon SDX35-3 and SDX32-3 modems, designed specifically to deliver robust cellular connectivity tailored for utility use cases at scale.
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The integrated solution aims to enhance distributed intelligence, operational visibility and communications resilience at the grid edge while providing utilities with a clear, scalable roadmap to 5G evolution. This collaboration builds on recent regulatory momentum – including the FCC’s expansion of the 900 MHz band – and reflects both companies’ commitment to equipping energy providers with secure, private wireless networks that underpin modernization, electrification efforts and improved service engagement without compromising reliability or security.