The Antenna Company announced that it has become the latest member of Anterix Active Ecosystem. Anterix is the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896 to 901/935 to 940 MHz) throughout the contiguous U.S., plus Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. The Anterix Ecosystem brings together more than 100 innovative solutions providers and technology companies who are enabling utilities to modernize the grid using 900 MHz private networks.

Norm Smith, vice president of sales for The Antenna Company said, “We are delighted to become part of the Anterix Active Ecosystem along with so many of our mutual customers that have recognized the benefits private LTE brings to the utility industry.”

The Antenna Company will immediately offer an Anterix-compatible private LTE smart meter range extension kit that includes the AC20424-01 antenna isolator and several new high-efficiency, rugged, external antennas including the AC94541-01N and AC94500-100 multiband LTE antennas.

“We are excited about the benefits The Antenna Company will offer our utility customers as they harness the transformative power of 900 MHz private wireless broadband,” said Steve Ryan, vice president of ecosystem and partnerships at Anterix.