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pdvWireless Adds Southern Linc to Broadband Network Alliance for Utilities
pdvWireless, Inc. announced that Southern Company subsidiary Southern Linc will serve as a founding member of an alliance of
Utility Industry Leaders Join New Alliance
Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) to become hub of information sharing, collaboration and planning to advance dedicated wireless
Utility Industry Leaders Applaud FCC 900 MHz Decision
In support of America’s transforming critical infrastructure, the members of the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) appreciate
2019 UBBA Summit – Powering Utilities with Private Broadband Networks
In support of America’s transforming critical infrastructure, the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) is dedicated to advancing
Utility Broadband Alliance Announces Official Incorporation
UBBA today announced its formalization as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association dedicated to advancing and developing private
Utility Broadband Alliance Announces New Board of Directors
This Board brings vast utility industry and strategic telecommunications experience to the Alliance. As evident from the sold-out
First Utility LTE Plugfest Hailed as Great Success
UBBA Delivers the Inaugural Utility Broadband Plugfest to a Sold-Out Crowd in St.
UBBA Celebrates Membership Growth in First Year
UBBA Celebrates Membership Growth in First
Utilities Come Together at UBBA Summit for Guidance on Enabling Utility Broadband
November 3, 2022 READ FULL RELEASE
Press Release (Feb 7 2023)
Utility Broadband Alliance Celebrates Growth and Evolution on Second Anniversary SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, February 7, 2023
Press Release (June 27, 2023)
More than 100 Utility Industry Leaders Join the Push for Private Broadband Utility Broadband Alliance surpasses major membership
Press Release (Aug. 3, 2023)
Utility Industry Leaders to Chart a Path for the Future of Innovation at Utility Broadband Alliance 2023 Summit & Plugfest
Press Release (Nov. 2, 2023)
Utility Broadband Alliance Achieves Record Attendance at 2023 UBBA Summit & Plugfest Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity
The Installed Base of Wireless IoT Devices in the Oil and Gas Industry Reached 1.3 Million in 2018
According to a new research report from the M2M/IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of devices featuring cellular or
pdvWireless Refocuses on 900 MHz Spectrum Leasing, Forms New Utility Alliance
Morgan O’Brien’s pdvWireless continues to evolve with an updated business model that includes leasing the company’s 900 MHz
T&D World: Summit Addresses Importance of Private Broadband for Grid Modernization
In support of America’s transforming critical infrastructure, the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) is dedicated to advancing
Power Brokers: Utilities Explore Their Role in 4G & 5G
Following a soft launch in February at DISTRIBUTECH, membership of the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) has grown to 19 member
Reasons Behind 6.8% Increase in IoT Devices for Oil and Gas
The number of devices featuring cellular or satellite connectivity deployed in oil and gas applications is expected to reach 1.9
pdvWireless, Southern Linc Ally on Private Broadband for Utilities
pdvWireless and Southern Linc partnered to form an alliance of utilities and vendors that will become a hub of information
The UBBA’s First Steps
Bobbi Harris, member engagement and operations lead at the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA), discusses how her organization came
Utility Broadband Alliance chases LTE, challenges MNOs
Following a soft launch in February at DISTRIBUTECH, membership of the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) has grown to 19 member
Utility Broadband Alliance priorities and focus
Bobbi Harris, member engagement and operations lead at the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA), discusses how her organization came
Utilities, Tech Firms Form Alliance for Private Industrial IoT Networks
A group of companies representing telecom equipment vendors, spectrum licensees, and utilities has formed an alliance to advance
Opportunities for Utility Private Broadband Networks
This webinar, sponsored by UBBA, brings together utility and technology leaders to share their experiences on broadband
Daily Energy Insider: Utility Broadband Alliance hosts summit to address key industry challenges
The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) hosted a two-day summit for utility executives and industry technology leaders to explore
Utility Industry Leaders Join to Champion Private Broadband Networks
United in advancing the development and adoption of dedicated wireless broadband networks for utilities, a diverse group of power
2019 UBBA Summit
This short podcast includes highlights of Tami’s Keynote, which covered areas such as Southern Linc’s needs that brought them
Smart Energy International: The importance of private broadband for grid modernisation
In support of America’s transforming critical infrastructure, the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) has been advancing and
Smart Energy International – Utility Broadband Alliance and the Mandate to Ensure Reliable Communications
The number of devices featuring cellular or satellite connectivity deployed in oil and gas applications is expected to reach 1.9
Utility Broadband Alliance to Provide a Powerful Industry Advantage
pdvWireless has announced that Southern Linc will serve as a founding member of an alliance of utilities and vendors that will
How the innovative device ecosystem is enabling end-to-end use cases for utilities
Enabling smarter, safer and more connected utilities requires cooperation, collaboration and partnership between device
Rural Broadband Playbook
This document provides a high-level overview of the options for utility support of broadband internet service deployment to
Cybersecurity: Benefits of a Private LTE Network
See The Whitepaper Utilities and their customers have been focused on electric service reliability since the first systems were
UBBA Business Working Group -Broadband Acronyms List
The UBBA Business Working Group created several educational tools to help the industry learn more about the strategies and
UBBA Business Working Group -Broadband FAQ
What is Broadband? The UBBA Business Working Group created several educational tools to help the industry learn more about the
UBBA Celebrates Membership Growth in First Year
Closing Out 2021 with Increased Interest and New Members Dec 20, 2021 –The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) is a
T&D World Article: Connect to Protect: Private Communications Networks
May 4, 2022 – SDG&E deploys a private communications network to monitor and maintain its grid in real time, so it
Hosting Options for a PLTE Network
See The Whitepaper Utilities and their customers have been focused on electric service reliability since the first systems were
Operating a Private LTE Network
See The Whitepaper Utilities and their customers have been focused on electric service reliability since the first systems were
Presentations from 2022 UBBA Summit & Plugfest – Tuesday Tech Sessions
Each utility strategy is different and UBBA is the best resource for utilities to ask questions and collaborate about broadband
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Session: 6GHz Interference with Utility Communications Call to Action
Get the background and the latest status on the FCC’s efforts to permit unlicensed use of the entire 6GHz Licensed Microwave
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: What Does it Take to Run a Private LTE Network?
Insights from the Business Working Group paper focused on what happens after deployment. What skills utilities need to hire for
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: Innovation in IoT
How to leverage technology transition to reap the massive potential of the smart utilities market. We will discuss the advantages
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: Accelerating the Private LTE Ecosystem
Utilities are increasingly focused on the wireless broadband data communications networks necessary to enable their historic
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: Preparing and Protecting the Network Through Technology Advancements
Utilities are experiencing the next-generation evolution of SCADA, AMI and Smart City applications. With rising software and
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Keynote: Planning for the Network to Run Grid Modernization Today and Tomorrow
Ameren Chief Procurement Officer & VP of Supply Chain will insights on planning for innovation and procurement strategies for the
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Presentation: Mobile Network Providers can complement a Utilities’ Private Network Objectives
Whether Utilities want to operate their own private LTE network, use the existing mobile operator’s networks, or a hybrid
UBBA Voice of the Members: Rob Schwartz
The 2021 UBBA Summit & Plugfest welcomed nearly 300 utility industry leaders to St. Louis for two days of thought leadership and
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: Help for the Urgent Needs for Rural Broadband
Ensuring home broadband internet access—particularly in rural areas—has long been a national priority, but efforts to bridge
UBBA Voice of the Members: Ron Brady
The 2021 UBBA Summit & Plugfest welcomed nearly 300 utility industry leaders to St. Louis for two days of thought leadership and
UBBA Voice of the Members: Griselda Aldrete
Griselda Aldrete from Alliant Energy and one of the new UBBA Board of Directors shares her Voice of the Member. Click below to
UBBA Voice of the Members: Mauricio Subieta
The 2021 UBBA Summit & Plugfest welcomed nearly 300 utility industry leaders to St. Louis for two days of thought leadership and
UBBA Voice of the Members: David Allen
The 2021 UBBA Summit & Plugfest welcomed nearly 300 utility industry leaders to St. Louis for two days of thought leadership and
UBBA Voice of the Members: Koustuv Ghoshal
The 2021 UBBA Summit & Plugfest welcomed nearly 300 utility industry leaders to St. Louis for two days of thought leadership and
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Plugfest Montage
The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) held its inaugural Utility Broadband Plugfest to test LTE networks for utility use cases in
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: Top priorities for utility leaders in the age of the clean, secure and digital grid
Speakers: Bhavani Amirthalingam (Ameren), Omar Zevallos (SDG&E), Jerry Gentry (NYPA), Joe Mellott
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Speakers Montage
Watch the 2 minute video montage to experience the Leadership of
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Anterix Demos During Lunch at Plugfest
Anterix Active Ecosystem Demos during lunch at the UBBA Summit &
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Morning Session Plugfest Testing Day 2
UBBA delivered the first LTE Plugfest to St. Louis in October 2021, to showcase the innovation, collaboration and
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Afternoon Session Plugfest Testing Day 1
UBBA delivered the first LTE Plugfest to St. Louis in October 2021, to showcase the innovation, collaboration and
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Morning Session Plugfest Testing Day 1
UBBA delivered the first LTE Plugfest to St. Louis in October 2021, to showcase the innovation, collaboration and
UBBA Summit & Plugfest Panel: Industry Alliances- Moving Forward Together
Why are Alliances so critical to utility infrastructure evolution? Our industry leaders will share their experiences and vision
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Overview
The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) held its inaugural Utility Broadband Plugfest to test LTE networks for utility use cases in
UBBA Summit & Plugfest: Utility Use Case Focus
UBBA’s Plugfest featured critical use cases such as FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration), Capacitor Bank
UBBA Coming Together To Solve Utility LTE
UBBA’s Plugfest was the culmination of collaboration and ecosystem leaders coming together to solve utility LTE challenges.
UBBA Summit & Plugfest 2022 Keynote: Jill Anderson
2022 UBBA Summit & Plugfest was the culmination of utility collaboration and ecosystem leaders coming together to solve utility
UBBA Summit – Plugfest 2022 Women in Utilities Leadership Panel
2022 UBBA Summit & Plugfest was the culmination of utility collaboration and ecosystem leaders coming together to solve utility
UBBA Summit & Plugfest 2022 Mission Critical PTT Tests
2022 UBBA Summit & Plugfest testing unedited
UBBA Summit & Plugfest 2022 Utility Workload Tests
2022 UBBA Summit & Plugfest unedited recording of the Plugfest Testing
UBBA Unplugged!
Listen to the first episode of the new UBBA Unplugged podcast with special guest Carlos Carazo from Southern California
“The Future Looks Bright at Xcel Energy”
Recording from the 2023 UBBA Summit & Plugfest Click the image below to watch this panel from the 2023 UBBA Summit &
“Innovation & Inspiration Beyond the Digital Divide”
UBBA Summit & Plugfest 2023 Keynote CEO of UScellular, Laurent Therivel offers his insights as the special keynote at the
“Successful Journeys to PLTE”
Panel recorded Oct 12, 2023 at the UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Minneapolis. No one size fits all in the utility space! This
“Insights from Utility Technology Leaders”
Recorded October 12, 2023 in Minneapolis – Utilities collectively are under increasing pressure to act to ensure their
“EVs, DERs & AMI 2.0 – Oh My!”
Recorded October 12, 2023 a the UBBA summit & Plugfest in Minneapolis. – Grid Modernization goals for enhancing
“Trends in Utility Innovation – Balancing Innovation & Investments”
Recorded October 11, 2023 at the UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Minneapolis: Utility Industry Perspectives – “Trends in
“The Role of AI in the Digital Grid”
Recorded at the 2023 UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Minneapolis: From forecasting demand to advanced self-healing grid
“Zero Trust in a Consumer-Driven World”
Recorded at the 2023 UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Minneapolis: Join utility industry experts as they explore communications
