Anterix Inc. announced a 10‑MHz 900 MHz spectrum license agreement with Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County (Benton PUD) in Kennewick, Washington. The license covers Benton PUD’s 927‑square‑mile service territory and serves more than 58,000 customers.
The deal brings a $771,000 payment and establishes a recurring revenue stream for Anterix. It is the first private‑wireless broadband deployment among publicly owned utilities in the Pacific Northwest, marking a milestone for both companies.
The new network will provide grid automation, workforce connectivity, outage detection, and resilience, supporting Benton PUD’s energy operations and customer service. The deployment is expected to enhance safety and operational efficiency for the utility.
The agreement expands Anterix’s geographic reach into the Pacific Northwest and diversifies its customer base beyond investor‑owned utilities. It aligns with Anterix’s strategy to monetize its 900 MHz spectrum holdings and leverage its ecosystem of over 150 technology partners.
Scott Lang, Anterix President & CEO, said, "Our agreement with Benton PUD reflects the accelerating adoption of private wireless across the utility sector. PUDs are among the most mission‑driven utilities in the country, directly accountable to the communities they serve. When a PUD invests in private wireless, it's because the case is undeniable."
The deal is part of Anterix’s broader platform strategy, which has secured other spectrum deals such as NorthWestern Energy ($7.7 million) and Texas‑New Mexico Power ($3.2 million). The company’s cash position and a pipeline of $3 billion in prospective contracts support continued growth.
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