Spectrum Bridge and Utilities Telecom Council Partnership Opens New Nationwide Spectrum Resources for Utilities and Other Critical Infrastructure Providers
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Electric, gas and water utilities and other FCC licensees can now get unbiased advice and access to hundreds of millions of dollars in available wireless spectrum LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)-- The Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) and Spectrum Bridge Inc. have formed a partnership that makes it easier for utilities, critical infrastructure providers and other spectrum users to access licensed wireless spectrum. By leveraging SpecEx, the online marketplace for spectrum, UTC can provide additional spectrum choices to its members and other frequency coordination clientele. With its extensive experience as an FCC-certified frequency coordinator, UTC can offer unbiased advice on buying or leasing spectrum to its customers. "UTC is excited about the Spectrum Bridge partnership and the possibilities it brings for our members as well as other customers. SpecEx can help utilities meet various spectrum needs, from narrowbanding to smart grid implementation, and will benefit our other customers with similar expansion needs," said William R. Moroney, UTC President and CEO. Access to spectrum is more important than ever before as utilities embrace many different types of technologies that require spectrum use. SpecEx provides online access to the most comprehensive national inventory of available spectrum. With licenses spanning from 40 MHz to 40 GHz, UTC can help customers find affordable spectrum to support a wide range of applications including: * Point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul for substation control and data monitoring * Expanding capacity of constrained two-way radio networks * Wireless SCADA, security applications, telemetry and remote monitoring * Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and wireless-based smart grid data applications "We are proud to form this partnership with UTC. As the leading frequency coordinator for utilities and other critical infrastructure entities, they are in a unique position to assess and advise their clients on appropriate spectrum strategies," said Richard Licursi, CEO of Spectrum Bridge. "As wireless communications plays an increasing role in evolving our existing energy infrastructure to a smart grid, access to exclusive-use and protected licensed spectrum becomes even more critical. This partnership can help utilities affordably acquire the right licensed spectrum for these important national priorities." UTC and Spectrum Bridge will be jointly hosting the upcoming Webinar, "Effective Grant Writing Techniques and Spectrum Strategies for Stimulus Dollars" on June 17th. Parties interested in improving their chances of submitting a winning stimulus grant proposal can register for this free Webinar at www.SpectrumBridge.com. Spectrum Bridge will also be exhibiting at booth 206 at the UTC Telecom 2009 show being held from June 2nd through 4th in Las Vegas. Utilities Telecom Council The Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) is a global, full-service trade association dedicated to creating a favorable business, regulatory, and technological environment for its members. Founded in 1948, UTC has evolved into a dynamic organization that represents the broad communications interests of electric, gas, and water utilities; natural gas pipelines; other critical infrastructure entities and other industry stakeholders. Visit www.utc.org for more information on UTC and its services. About Spectrum Bridge Inc. Spectrum Bridge Inc. created SpecEx, the world's first online marketplace for spectrum. The company's solution allows the entire wireless ecosystem of spectrum holders, equipment providers and system integrators to benefit from serving the growing demand for reliable wireless communications systems. SpecEx provides easy online access to hundreds of millions of dollars of available spectrum value. Spectrum Bridge is also the creator of ShowMyWhiteSpace.com, a site dedicated to making TV white space easy for everyone to find and understand. The company is privately held and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. For more information, contact (866) 598-7426 or visit www.SpectrumBridge.com. Utilities Telecom Council Kristy Weinshel, 202-833-6815 Director of Membership kristy.weinshel@utc.org or Fusion PR Bennie Sham, 212-651-4219 bennie.sham@fusionpr.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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