Accelerating Grid Modernization with Mission Critical Private LTE

February 04, 2026
28CD
Grid Modernization , Reliability and Resilience , Communication Networks

As utilities focus on their quest to modernize and harden the power grid, mission-critical cellular networks are emerging as a catalyst toward digitizing, decentralizing, and decarbonizing critical grid infrastructure.

This panel, moderated by Ericsson, and comprised of leaders from LCRA, Anterix and Burns & McDonnell, discusses the journey it takes to realize the benefits of a modern network: from strategy and business case development to the choice of technology, and ultimately operating the network.

The panelists will discuss LCRA's Private LTE  journey and considerations and lessons learned from deployment.  

Speakers
Bruce Albright
Bruce Albright, 4G/5G Business Line Manager - Burns & McDonnell
Stephen Ryan
Stephen Ryan, Vice President, Ecosystem and Partnerships - Anterix
Jason Ervin
Jason Ervin, Director of Infrastructure and Controls - Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA
Chairperson
Koustuv Ghoshal
Koustuv Ghoshal - Ericsson, Inc.