Conversation Series : No Network Is Enough Alone: Building the Resilient Connectivity Utilities Depend On

Electric utilities are the backbone of modern society — but behind every reliable grid is another essential system: telecommunications. Today, connectivity isn’t a support function. It’s mission-critical infrastructure.

Grid modernization initiatives, including SCADA, AMI, distribution automation, DER integration, and predictive maintenance, depend on continuous, secure, high-performance connectivity. A disruption of even minutes can compromise grid visibility, slow response times, and put reliability at risk. Without it, operators lose the situational awareness they need to stay operational. Connectivity is equally vital for the workforce. Field crews rely on always-on communications for dispatch, GIS access, documentation, video support, and emergency coordination. During storms and disaster recovery — when terrestrial networks are often disrupted — resilient communications are essential to restoring power and protecting worker safety. Yet no single network can deliver the resilience utilities require. Fiber can be cut. Terrestrial systems can fail. Cellular networks can become congested. True resilience demands network diversity.

A More Powerful Approach: Blending Terrestrial & LEO Satellite

In this webinar, we'll explore how blending terrestrial cellular connectivity with high-bandwidth Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks creates a powerful, complementary solution. By intelligently combining multiple network paths utilities can keep SCADA and field teams connected even when terrestrial infrastructure is down, while gaining redundancy, expanded coverage, and reliable performance in remote and emergency environments. Join us and see how utilities are using multi-network connectivity to cut restoration times, keep crews safer, and future-proof their operations, with strategies built for today and tomorrow.