MLGW and Nokia Deploy First Private 5G Network for U.S. Utilities

MLGW, the largest three-service municipal utility in the U.S., partners with Nokia to launch the nation’s first private 5G network for utilities. Covering nearly all of Shelby County, the network boosts real-time operations across electric, gas, and water systems. This grid modernization supports clean energy, IoT integration, and storm resilience—setting a national benchmark for utility digital transformation.
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