CBRS, Anterix, and the Future of Private Networks for Utilities
As utility networks evolve, the demand for secure, high-performance communication systems continues to grow. Increasingly, technologies like CBRS and Anterix are being adopted to build robust private LTE and 5G networks tailored for industrial and mission-critical environments.
CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) operates in the 3.5 GHz band and is ideal for local coverage — especially across campuses, substations, and in-building applications. It offers strong support for private LTE deployments, helping utilities gain better control, security, and flexibility beyond traditional Wi-Fi.
Anterix, on the other hand, provides licensed access to the 900 MHz spectrum, delivering wide-area coverage perfectly suited to distributed utility infrastructure such as pipelines, remote sensors, and grid operations.
Together, these technologies offer a complementary blend of range, reliability, and capacity — exactly what modern utility operators require.
RAD’s SecFlow IoT gateways are among the first devices to support both CBRS and Anterix within a single platform, enabling seamless integration between legacy and next-generation systems. This allows utilities to modernise at their own pace, while maintaining secure, real-time communication across all operational layers.
👉 For a deeper dive into the role of CBRS and Anterix in utility networks, read the full article by RAD here: CBRS, Anterix and Private Network for Utilities – RAD Blog
