Communications

Overview

Harness connectivity. Elevate Service.

Transform the way you operate and connect with your customers using communication infrastructure solutions that rise above all other options. Build seamless, end-to-end connectivity wherever you need it, with integrated communication and IT networks designed for simplicity and scalability. From private LTE/5G networks (pLTE/5G) to fiber, microwave and mission-critical push to talk, experience faster speeds, greater autonomy and customized reliability designed for your specific use case performance needs. Elevate your operations, engage customers and drive business forward — because staying connected shouldn’t be complicated.

Power Up Your Utility Operation with Utility Private Networks

Turn your utility into a future-ready powerhouse with private networks. By connecting critical assets with reliable, high-speed and low-latency networks, you will increase situational awareness to instantly respond to failures and outages. For electric utilities, we plan, design and build private networks for lightning-fast data collection, transmission and security, enabling efficient management of an increasingly complex, bi-directional grid that needs to balance supply and demand from diverse energy sources.

We are leading the digital transformation with advanced private wireless networks and optimal spectrum solutions, including 800-MHz Band 26 spectrum, to operate high-speed, low-latency pLTE/5G networks for resilient, reliable and intelligent mission-critical operations.

It’s time to power up, because sustainable growth waits for no one.

Spectrum

Achieve unmatched network performance with optimal spectrum solutions.

Black & Veatch is the exclusive sales representative for the 800 MHz Band 26 spectrum

With both superior propagation and bandwidth, this spectrum is an excellent choice for electric, water and gas utilities to build out high bandwidth, high-speed and low-latency private LTE/5G networks (pLTE/5G). Securing the right spectrum is crucial as it guarantees dedicated reliable, and interference-free communication channels, which are essential for maintaining secure and efficient operations. With up to 14 MHz of bandwidth, this proven spectrum is available across the United States. It boasts a large vendor ecosystem and supports the lowest total cost of ownership compared to other spectrums in the pLTE/5G market. As your spectrum representative, we guide you through the negotiation process to secure the spectrum licenses, including:

Researching services territory and identifying point of presence (PoPs) and coverage to help determine a price per PoP
Building a business case and acquire all approvals to obtain budget, including pLTE/5G, cybersecurity planning and total cost of ownership
Obtaining favorable Federal Communications Commission conditions such as utility use, spectrum continuity, build-out requirements and license renewals
Filing with the public utility commission (PUC) and obtaining necessary approvals
Negotiating final spectrum acquisition

Once spectrum is secured, Black & Veatch seamlessly transitions to designing, deploying, testing and commissioning of the network, as we’ve done with more than 100,000 wireless sites over our 25-year history building out next-generation wireless networks.

Building the digital future together

In a world where fast connections drive progress, evolving your infrastructure is more than an upgrade — it’s a necessity. Seamlessly connect energy, water, transportation and business with communication networks and digital infrastructure built to keep you ahead of the curve. Lightning-fast communication and secure, reliable data flow are non-negotiable for optimizing operations and unlocking new growth and revenue opportunities. Smart grids are the next wave of digital electricity, monitoring, tweaking and powering up cleaner, more reliable energy. And it’s not just power; communities are getting digital, too, with leaders and citizens teaming up to build a connected future. 

From wireline and fiber to private networks and grid modernization, don’t just keep pace — push your capabilities to new heights, ensuring you’re ready for whatever the digital future brings. 