As critical infrastructure industries face rising demands for secure, high-performance wireless communications, the need for reliable and private networks has never been more important. Traditional public LTE and Wi-Fi networks often fall short when it comes to reliability, coverage, and control, especially in environments like utilities, transportation, and industrial automation. That’s where Anterix, the nation’s largest holder of licensed 900 MHz spectrum, is transforming the wireless landscape by enabling private LTE networks for enterprise use.
At AG Antenna, we design and engineer antenna solutions that fully support Anterix’s mission by providing the high-performance RF hardware required to make these networks dependable, scalable, and field-ready.
What is the Anterix Network?
Anterix enables enterprises to build and operate their own private LTE networks over licensed 900 MHz spectrum. This gives organizations, particularly utilities and other critical infrastructure sectors, the ability to create dedicated wireless systems that are not shared with the general public. Unlike Wi-Fi or public LTE, a private LTE network offers enhanced control, reliability, and security.
By delivering broadband-like performance with the reliability and predictability of narrowband spectrum, Anterix provides a flexible wireless foundation for digital transformation initiatives, including grid modernization, IoT enablement, SCADA backhaul, and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
Anterix’s ecosystem also encourages network leveraging, allowing enterprises to maximize their wireless infrastructure investment by integrating multiple applications, such as telemetry, automation, and remote management, into a single, unified private network.
Key Benefits of Anterix for End Users
- Reliable and Resilient Network Performance
Private LTE over Anterix’s 900 MHz band eliminates interference from public traffic and ensures mission-essential data reaches its destination, even during outages or congestion. - Enhanced Cybersecurity and Data Sovereignty
Data stays within your own secure network infrastructure, enabling stricter access controls, encryption, and compliance with industry cybersecurity standards. - Scalable for Multi-Use Applications
From real-time control systems to remote video surveillance and IoT deployments, Anterix supports bandwidth-efficient, multi-application architectures through effective network leveraging. - Built for Critical Infrastructure
Anterix’s licensed spectrum model caters directly to utilities, energy providers, smart cities, and large-scale enterprise operations with demanding wireless needs.
How AG Antenna Solutions Integrate with Anterix-Approved Routers
Several router manufacturers, such as Ericsson Cradlepoint, Peplink, Semtech Sierra Wireless, and DIGI, now offer devices approved for use on the Anterix network. However, the router alone cannot ensure optimal wireless performance. That’s where AG Antenna’s advanced RF solutions come into play.
Our antenna systems are engineered to support the 900 MHz band while also providing multi-band support for 5G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS/GNSS.
Key features include:
- Multi-lead configurations supporting MIMO Cellular and Wi-Fi architectures.
- Rugged, field-deployable construction materials including high-grade ABS housings, aluminum ground planes, and stainless steel hardware and fatseners making our antennas ideal for outdoor and industrial environments.
- Low-profile options that meet aesthetic and physical constraints without ever sacrificing performance.
These antenna solutions are tested for high-efficiency performance when paired with multi-network routers, enabling robust, flexible, and scalable private LTE deployments for industrial applications.
Real-World Use Cases for AG Antenna + Anterix
- Electric Utilities: Improve SCADA telemetry, fault detection, and distributed energy resource (DER) coordination with private LTE connected through AG Antenna’s high-gain solutions in applications such as wind and solar deployments.
- Transportation Fleets: Use private LTE for telematics, real-time vehicle diagnostics, and operator communications across a private, always-on wireless link powered by multi-network routers and high-performance antennas.
- Smart Infrastructure: Enable smart city applications, from remote lighting control to traffic management, where latency and reliability are non-negotiable, and network leveraging ensures maximum efficiency.
Why Choose AG Antenna for Your Anterix Deployment?
At AG Antenna, we build antennas that prioritize performance, durability, and RF integrity. Our products are trusted by OEMs and integrators deploying large-scale private networks across North America. Whether you're deploying a 900 MHz-only private LTE system or a multi-band architecture with cellular failover, our antennas ensure seamless and efficient RF performance.
We understand the complex requirements of private LTE deployments, and we engineer antenna systems that are optimized for those exact needs. From multi-lead, high-isolation configurations to form factors built for harsh environments, our antennas are ready to go where your network needs to perform.
The Takeaway
The Anterix network represents a powerful shift toward greater autonomy, security, and performance in enterprise wireless communications. Paired with Anterix-approved multi-network routers and AG Antenna’s engineered RF solutions, organizations can unlock the full potential of private LTE through strategic network leveraging.
Contact AG Antenna today to learn how our solutions can accelerate your Anterix deployment—and help you build the next generation of industrial and utility wireless infrastructure.
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