FCC Allows Utilities Private LTE Broadband
Landmark May 13 Order
The FCC made a key segment of spectrum available for electric utilities to use for the broadband data platforms that will support the modern electric grid.
Fortnightly Extra Edition - May 14 2020
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We Stopped the Presses
Utilities can secure their communications separate from the Internet, and create protected communications links with customers as the grid becomes two-way and more customer-centric.
Chair Pai's View: Landmark FCC Order
Why the FCC Acted
There are many heroes in this drama, that ends with utilities getting the spectrum they need to build private LTE broadband networks, air-gapped from the very public Internet. But if we had to choose only one, it would be the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, who ushered the 900 megahertz proposal along an arduous path all the way to a final order.
Senator Warner's View: Landmark FCC Order
National Security Strengthened
A key barrier has been the lack of spectrum availability to support those specialized networks. Now, thanks to this new FCC order, utilities can get access to that spectrum.
President Presley's View: Landmark FCC Order
NARUC on Broadband
Much of America today, as far as commerce and day-to-day life, is held together by the broadband network.
CEO Fanning's View: Landmark FCC Order
Cybersecurity Implications
My sense is as we progress into this new telecom environment, it will open up a whole new level of security and resilience for this industry.
Commissioner Chong's View: Landmark FCC Order
Impacts Every U.S. Electric Utility
This FCC order impacts every electric utility in the nation.
Coolest Thing FCC Has Done in Decades
PUF’s Take
I’ve sometimes daydreamed that someone would develop a new super duper Internet where utilities and other vital institutions could locate securely from the Blue Meanies and other fiends.