In today’s connected world, utilities, energy providers, and critical infrastructure operators are under growing pressure to modernize their networks. The demands of grid automation, smart meters, real-time monitoring, and IoT-driven innovation require secure, reliable, and wide-area communications.
This is where BEC Technologies and the Anterix network come together. BEC provides the rugged devices that make private LTE possible, while Anterix delivers the licensed spectrum that ensures security and reliability. And with the right antennas, organizations can unlock the full potential of these technologies.
Who is BEC?
BEC Technologies is a trusted leader in broadband wireless and LTE solutions. Their portfolio includes industrial-grade routers, gateways, and devices designed to power critical connectivity for utilities, transportation, energy, and enterprises.
What makes BEC unique is their focus on carrier-grade reliability and rugged designs built to handle the toughest conditions. From substations and pipelines to field service fleets, BEC devices are proven in mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option.
What is the Anterix Network?
Anterix is the nation’s leading provider of spectrum for private LTE, offering access to the 900 MHz licensed band. This spectrum is especially well-suited for utilities and critical infrastructure for several reasons:
- Extended Coverage: The 900 MHz frequency travels farther with fewer cell sites, lowering deployment costs.
- Greater Range: Signals at this frequency penetrate buildings, underground facilities, and dense terrain more effectively than higher-frequency bands.
- Dedicated & Secure: Unlike public networks, Anterix provides licensed, private spectrum exclusively for the enterprise that owns it.
- Resilient Infrastructure: Private LTE ensures utilities and operators aren’t dependent on commercial carrier networks, which may be congested or unavailable in emergencies.
In short, Anterix empowers organizations to build dedicated, future-proof networks that they control.
The Power of BEC + Anterix
When combined, BEC devices running on the Anterix network create a powerful platform for private LTE. For utilities and critical infrastructure, this means:
- Resilient communications for grid modernization and smart grid applications.
- Low latency connections for automation, SCADA, and real-time decision-making.
- Secure private LTE designed to keep sensitive infrastructure data safe.
- Scalability to support thousands of smart meters, IoT sensors, and edge devices across wide geographies.
Together, BEC and Anterix provide the foundation for a modernized, digital-first utility network.
Why Antennas Are the Critical Link
Even with best-in-class hardware and spectrum, network performance depends heavily on the antenna. Without the right antenna, coverage gaps, weak signals, and interference can undermine the benefits of private LTE.
Here’s how external antennas enhance BEC devices on the Anterix network:
- Increased range to ensure stronger signals in rural or remote locations.
- Stronger penetration for connectivity in substations, underground facilities, and dense environments.
- MIMO support to enable higher throughput and redundancy.
- Rugged durability to withstand weather, vibration, and other harsh conditions.
In mission-critical networks, antennas aren’t an afterthought — they are a force multiplier that determines real-world performance.
AG Antenna Solutions for BEC + Anterix
At AG Antenna, we specialize in designing antennas that unlock the full potential of BEC devices on the Anterix network. Our portfolio includes:
- 900 MHz external antennas optimized for private LTE.
- Combination antennas that integrate LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS in one housing.
- High-gain, omni and directional antennas for rural and wide-area coverage.
- Ruggedized models built for extreme outdoor conditions, substations, vehicles, and industrial sites.
Our antennas are engineered to complement BEC devices seamlessly, ensuring that utilities and infrastructure operators maximize their Anterix investments.
Check out Antenna Solutions for Anterix approved BEC Routers
BEC MX-220-UT-5G
BEC MX-200 PL9
Real-World Applications
The BEC + Anterix + AG Antenna combination delivers value across industries:
- Utilities: Grid automation, distribution monitoring, workforce communications.
- Energy & Oil/Gas: Pipeline monitoring, SCADA, perimeter security.
- Transportation: Private LTE for ports, rail, and logistics operations.
- Emergency Services & Critical Infrastructure: Always-on connectivity in disaster recovery or public safety scenarios.
Where reliability, range, and security are non-negotiable, this combination delivers.
Building for the Future with AG Antenna
BEC and Anterix represent the future of private LTE, and antennas are the key to making it perform at its best. At AG Antenna, we help utilities, energy providers, and enterprises get the most out of their investments with antenna solutions tailored for private LTE environments.
Whether you’re deploying a new private LTE network or expanding coverage for existing operations, we provide the antennas that ensure you get maximum reliability, resilience, and performance.
Bringing it All Together
Private LTE is transforming how utilities and critical infrastructure connect. With BEC’s rugged devices and the Anterix 900 MHz network, organizations have the tools to build secure, future-ready networks.
But the network is only as strong as its weakest link, and that’s where AG Antennas make the difference.
At AG Antenna, we’re here to ensure your BEC and Anterix deployments reach their full potential.