Anterix Secures 10 MHz 900 MHz Spectrum Deal with Benton County PUD
Anterix sold a 10 MHz 900 MHz spectrum license to Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County, WA, marking the first private wireless deployment for a public utility. The network will cover 927 square miles, serve 58,000 customers in Benton County and support advanced grid automation, field connectivity and outage detection.
1. Deal Details
Anterix agreed to sell a 10 MHz slice of its 900 MHz spectrum to Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County, WA. This transaction establishes the first private wireless broadband network deployment for a public utility.
2. Network Capabilities
The licensed network will span 927 square miles and serve more than 58,000 customers across Benton County communities. It is purpose-built to enable advanced grid automation, real-time field workforce connectivity and faster outage detection and restoration.
3. Strategic Implications
This agreement highlights growing adoption of private wireless by community-owned utilities alongside investor-owned peers. Anterix’s full platform, including TowerX for tower access and CatalyX for connectivity management, aims to accelerate utility network buildouts and digital transformation.