Anterix and Qualcomm Expand Private 4G/5G on Expanded 900 MHz Band
Anterix and Qualcomm expanded collaboration to accelerate private 4G/5G broadband on Anterix's 900 MHz platform using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SDX35-3 and SDX32-3 IoT modems. The partnership follows the FCC’s expansion of the 900 MHz band to 10 MHz and supports utilities deploying scalable grid-edge networks for electrification.
1. Expanded Collaboration Details
Anterix has deepened its partnership with Qualcomm to accelerate deployment of private wireless broadband for utilities. The collaboration centers on integrating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SDX35-3 and SDX32-3 IoT modems with Anterix’s 900 MHz spectrum platform, creating a unified connectivity roadmap from 4G to 5G.
2. Technology Deployment on 900 MHz
Qualcomm’s industrial-grade IoT chipsets will leverage the FCC-expanded 900 MHz band—now spanning 10 MHz—to enhance distributed intelligence and operational visibility at the grid edge. Early adopters within the Anterix Active Ecosystem, including Easymetering, are embedding the SDX35-3 modem into AMI 2.0 and grid-edge solutions.
3. Market and Regulatory Impact
The FCC’s decision to expand the 900 MHz band paves the way for larger private LTE networks, supporting utilities’ shifts toward electrification and distributed energy resources. This scalable platform positions Anterix to monetize spectrum assets through long-term service contracts as utilities modernize critical infrastructure.