Capital investments in communications networks are now part of mainstream discussions in the same breath as traditional smart grid assets have been historically. The key question being asked today is whether utilities should build, own and operate their own private networks, and if so, what are the ownership and operating models.
The industry at large is trying to determine if it makes sense for utilities to create unregulated telecom subsidiaries to monetize assets such as spectrum or services, or if utilities should utilities turn to public carriers for the operations of mission critical communications networks.
This panel of senior leaders from Southern Co., NRTC, Anterix and NYPA - all of whom are part of such decision-making processes at their respective organizations - will share their experiences, current thinking, and potential strategies for the industry to consider.