The list of utilities deploying or interested in deploying PLTE networks is growing rapidly. This is due to many factors, including the availability of spectrum, better control for overall communications needs and consolidation of multiple communication platforms. But the main driver is the wide range of capabilities being enabled by distribution modernization and other grid improvements that now require a multitude of communications resources and a large number of monitoring points.
In this panel discussion, we will dive into the options that need to be understood when selecting an architecture.