Blueprint for Efficient Use of Scarce Network Resources in Utility IOT

Utility IoT applications—such as Distribution Automation (DA), AMI 2.0, DERMS, and Consumer Engagement—are pushing the limits of network technologies like NB-IoT, CAT-M, LTE, 5G, satellite, and mesh. This session explores strategies to maximize network and spectrum efficiency through:

• Adoption of new features and modified configurations
• Alternative network designs
• Recommendations for radio resource allocation, device and network tuning, and network resiliency

Attendees will learn how these approaches work and why they are essential, supported by real-world deployments and cutting-edge technology testing. The goal is to help utilities prepare their networks for the upcoming grid modernization wave.