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Welcome to the July 2026 UBBA Newsletter

Insights, progress, and priorities from UBBA leadership as we work together to advance the future of utility connectivity.

Dear UBBA Community,


On behalf of the UBBA Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to our community, and for the interest, energy and expertise you bring to the vital work of advancing utilities communications. Utilities face challenges that are rarely solved in isolation: the need for resilient infrastructure, reliable operations, smarter asset management, rising customer expectations, and growing cybersecurity risks. UBBA membership strengthens utilities’ ability to respond to these realities by creating connections  and enabling the learning and collaboration that help organizations move from ideas to action. 

 

UBBA offers more than updates—it provides real value in how utilities engage with one another. Through member-driven dialogue and shared experiences, utilities can compare lessons learned, surface emerging best practices, and accelerate learning across the industry. The relationships formed through UBBA communities help members find common ground on operational priorities and partnership opportunities, reducing duplication of effort and enabling faster progress. 

 

UBBA membership also supports utilities by expanding access to thought leadership and practical perspectives from across the ecosystem. Whether the focus is innovation, workforce and capability-building, or technology enablement, UBBA serves as a trusted venue where members can explore what’s working, what’s next, and how others are tackling real-world constraints. For utilities, that means more informed decision-making and a stronger path to implementing improvements with confidence. 

 

As a Diamond member, Ericsson is committed to supporting UBBA’s mission and the people behind it. We value the opportunity UBBA creates to connect utilities with partners and innovators, because the strongest outcomes come when utility leaders, industry peers, and technology providers work together toward shared goals. UBBA’s platform helps make those collaborations easier to start, easier to sustain, and more impactful over time. 

 

As you read this month’s UBBA Newsletter, I encourage you to take note of the updates, member highlights, and stories that demonstrate the difference this community is making. Together, UBBA members are building momentum for a more resilient, connected, and future-ready utilities sector. 

 

Sincerely,

Dana Jaber

Board of Directors Member, Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA)

Ericsson

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