How important is private LTE to modernizing the rural grid?

from Energy Central · host The EC Network

Private LTE networks are shaping the future of rural grid modernization. But how can small utilities harness this technology to overcome their unique challenges? In this episode of Power Perspectives, that challenge is addressed head on by Joe Walsh, Vice President of Smart Grid Communications Networks at NRTC. Joe sits down for this conversation to help us explore how a groundbreaking collaboration between NRTC, Anterix, Ericsson, and Southern Linc is helping rural utilities build secure, scalable, and cost-effective communication networks. Tune in and learn from Joe as he shares insights on: - The challenges rural utilities face in modernizing their grids - How private LTE networks improve resilience, security, and scalability - The benefits of vendor diversity and shared cooperative resources - Real-world examples of co-ops implementing private LTE Whether you're in the utility sector or just interested in the evolving energy landscape, strap in and join podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as they welcome Joe's valuable insights at the role of advanced communications in building the grid of the future. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/how-important-private-lte-modernizing-rural-grid Video version of the episode on SoundCloud: https://youtu.be/sbgQs-yn6Kg Anterix on Energy Central: energycentral.com/o/anterix Joe Walsh's profile on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/joe-walsh-0 Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast