Anterix Secures First Private Wireless Deal with Pacific Northwest Utility

Event summary

  • Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) has sold a 10 MHz 900 MHz spectrum license to Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County (Benton PUD) for a private wireless broadband deployment in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Benton PUD’s network will cover a 927-square-mile service territory, serving over 58,000 customers across multiple communities in Washington.
  • The network will support advanced grid automation, field workforce connectivity, and enhanced outage detection and restoration.
  • Anterix provides additional offerings including TowerX™ for tower access, CatalyX® for connectivity management, and an Active Ecosystem of over 150 technology partners.
  • The deal marks the first private wireless broadband deployment among publicly owned utilities in the Pacific Northwest.

The big picture

This agreement highlights a broader shift in the utility sector, where both community-owned and investor-owned utilities are increasingly adopting private wireless solutions. The deal underscores the strategic necessity of purpose-built connectivity for operational demands and regulatory compliance. Anterix’s full private wireless platform, including spectrum, tower access, and connectivity management, aims to accelerate the deployment process for utilities.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
The pace at which other Public Utility Districts (PUDs) adopt private wireless solutions following Benton PUD’s lead.
Regulatory Compliance
Whether Benton PUD can meet Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act obligations through this private wireless deployment.
Execution Risk
Anterix’s ability to clear interference with incumbent users of the 900 MHz broadband spectrum allocation in Benton PUD’s service area on a timely basis.

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