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Welcome to the October 2025 UBBA Newsletter

The Board of Directors & Members of the Alliance are happy to share the following strategic information. We welcome all utilities & solution providers to consider membership.

Dear UBBA Members and Partners,

As the Founding Chairman and Chair-Emeritus of the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA), and on behalf of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), it is my distinct privilege to welcome you to the October 2025 edition of the UBBA Newsletter.

This year marks another significant step forward in our shared mission to strengthen innovation and connectivity across the utility landscape. Together, we are harnessing the power of advanced communications—spanning fiber, wireless (including private LTE), and next-generation network technologies—to ensure a safer, more reliable, and more resilient grid for the communities we serve.

UBBA continues to serve as a trusted forum where ideas become action—where utilities, technology providers, and industry leaders collaborate to transform the future of energy through smarter networks and innovative solutions. The progress we’ve achieved reflects not only our technical excellence, but also our collective vision to modernize critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital and dynamic world.

This month’s newsletter highlights the pioneering work of our members, updates from our working groups, and a look ahead to the 2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Charlotte. I encourage you to explore, engage, and take pride in the impact we are making together.

Thank you for your continued leadership and partnership. Together, we are building a connected, resilient, and innovative future for utilities worldwide. I look forward to seeing you in Charlotte for the 2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest!

Let’s keep pushing forward!

Warm regards,

Ali Mohammed

Are your utility networks equipped to face tomorrow’s communication challenges? The new Ericsson paper, Building Resilient Grids in the United States: Spectrum Strategy for Utility Modernization, reveals how utilities can combine low-, mid-, and high-band spectrum to build secure, reliable, and future-ready communication networks. Packed with practical strategies to optimize spectrum use for security, real-time monitoring, and automation, it gives utility leaders the insights they need to modernize their grids, strengthen resilience, and stay ahead of tomorrow’s challenges.

The 2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest is once again SOLD OUT!

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest has officially reached full capacity, once again selling out ahead of the event! This continued momentum reflects the industry’s incredible enthusiasm for the innovation, collaboration and real-world transformation that takes place at UBBA’s annual gathering.

We look forward to welcoming a packed house of utility leaders, technology partners and innovators as we showcase the future of utility broadband together!

2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest Exhibitors

RESOURCES

Past Webinar Recordings

Why Utilities are Turning to Private 5G

The energy grid is changing fast and becoming more connected across generation, transmission and distribution. With renewables, decentralization, and digitalization reshaping operations, utilities face rising pressure to keep networks reliable, secure, and cost-efficient. Traditional communications like Wi-Fi or fiber can play their part, but they weren’t built for real-time SCADA, predictive maintenance at the edge, or secure crew coordination in the field.

This is where Private 5G, deployed on the utility-grade spectrum, delivers dedicated & secure connectivity the grid requires. In the white paper “Private 5G: The smart network for the smart grid”, Druid Software outlines how Private 5G becomes a mission-critical foundation for modern utilities through: 

• Resilient operations that remain online during outages and emergencies
• Scalable connectivity to manage millions of smart meters and IoT devices
• Ultra-low latency for control and automation

[Read the full white paper here] and see how Private 5G connects assets, people and systems across the grid with mission critical wireless connectivity.

UBBA membership provides unparalleled access to cutting-edge insights, proven strategies, and a thriving community of experts focused on broadband innovation. Gain the tools and support needed to deploy mission-critical networks, enhance grid reliability, and bridge the digital divide in your communities. With exclusive resources, technical forums, and collaborative opportunities, UBBA equips members to stay ahead in an increasingly connected world. Don’t miss the chance to transform your utility’s broadband potential!

Thank You to our 2025 Media Partners