Private Network Assessment for Utilities (Premium)

TeckNexus offers a robust Private Network Readiness Assessment specifically designed for the utilities sector. Whether you’re modernizing grid infrastructure, deploying smart metering and substation automation, or strengthening grid resilience with advanced wireless technologies, this tool helps you evaluate how prepared your organization is to adopt and scale Private LTE/5G.

This comprehensive assessment covers 12 essential dimensions of readiness with 68 expert-developed questions. Estimated time to complete: 15–30 minutes, depending on the availability of internal information.

Real-World Use Cases in Utilities

The assessment reflects the real operational priorities transforming modern utilities, including:

• Strengthen grid resilience with redundant, high-reliability connectivity
• Automate substations, DER integration, and teleprotection with low-latency private 5G
• Enable predictive maintenance through connected IoT sensors and real-time monitoring
• Improve workforce safety with wearables, remote inspections, and drone-based site checks
• Expand broadband access through community FWA initiatives and spectrum sharing

These examples highlight practical, high-impact applications that are redefining the future of the utilities industry.

What’s Inside the Private Network Readiness Assessment for Utilities

The assessment is organized into 12 focused sections, each addressing a critical building block of Private 5G readiness for utilities. Each section targets a specific aspect — from foundational company and site profiles to advanced network deployment, resilience, budgeting, and technology adoption.

Section Highlights

1. Utility Company Profile & Private Network Stage
Capture foundational information about your utility operations — covering type (electric, gas, water, multi-utility), operational footprint, key sites, and your current private network stage. This context shapes architecture and investment planning.
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2. Utility Site Infrastructure & RF Environment
Assess the physical and RF environment of your facilities, the scale of connected devices and sensors, wireless coverage quality, and ownership models. This baseline reveals coverage gaps, edge needs, and design complexity.
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3. Key Grid Modernization Use Cases
Identify grid priorities and mission-critical use cases — from AMI and substation automation to teleprotection, drone inspections, and predictive maintenance. Understand how these needs shape spectrum, latency, and deployment strategies.
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4. Integrating IT & OT Systems for Utilities
Evaluate how well IT and OT environments are integrated — from SCADA, PLCs, and DCS to IoT flows, orchestration, and edge computing maturity. This informs the design of secure, deterministic private networks.
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5. RF Coverage & Spectrum Planning for Utilities
Analyze your RF coverage baseline, frequency trials, spectrum usage (licensed, CBRS, shared), and regulatory posture. Plan geolocation-aware policies like geofencing to ensure compliance and interference mitigation.
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6. Private Network Design & Deployment Strategy for Utilities
Explore your preferred deployment model (centralized, distributed, or hybrid), Open RAN readiness, neutral host options, mobility requirements across sites, and zoning constraints. These choices impact resilience, cost efficiency, and scalability.
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7. Private Network Budget & ROI Planning for Utilities
Check your budget allocation, TCO modeling, ROI timelines, and operational cost strategies (CAPEX/OPEX). Confirm inclusion of recurring costs (e.g., SAS, managed services) to align investment with long-term sustainability.
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8. Cybersecurity & Compliance for Private 5G for Utilities
Evaluate your cybersecurity framework, network segmentation (e.g., ZTNA), data sovereignty requirements, air-gapped OT setups, and network slicing strategies. Ensure your private network meets evolving trust, compliance, and privacy demands.
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9. Grid Resilience & Continuity Planning
Assess your backup power systems, disaster recovery maturity, failover design, RF shielding, and mobile command capabilities. A strong continuity plan keeps critical operations running during outages or emergencies.
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10. Aligning KPIs & Governance with Private 5G
Ensure your private network strategy is tightly aligned with enterprise goals — covering C-level oversight, KPI tracking, ESG impact, and benchmarking practices to measure value, ROI, and digital transformation progress.
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11. Emerging Tech Readiness for Utilities
Identify your adoption of emerging technologies like edge AI, MEC, containerization, protocol bridging, and digital twins. Confirm your readiness for real-time data flows, orchestration, and responsible AI governance.
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12. Private Network Vendor & Partner Strategy for Utilities
Evaluate your vendor strategy, MSP and SI engagement, shared infrastructure readiness (e.g., neutral host), and interest in 5GaaS or NaaS models. A clear partner strategy ensures cost control, flexibility, and operational scale.
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Who Should Use the Utilities Private 5G Readiness Assessment

This assessment is built for stakeholders shaping digital transformation and connectivity within the utilities sector, including:

• Utility operations leaders and innovation teams
• Grid modernization managers and planners
• IT/OT architects and engineers
• Spectrum and regulatory specialists
• Managed service providers (MSPs) and system integrators (SIs)
• Private LTE/5G vendors and consultants
• Technology advisors and channel partners supporting utility modernization

How to Get the Most from Your Assessment

• Involve cross-functional teams (e.g., grid ops, IT, OT) for a complete perspective
• Have up-to-date data on sites, coverage, RF mapping, and partner strategies
• Set aside 15–30 minutes with the right stakeholders to complete all sections efficiently

What You’ll Receive

Upon completion, you’ll receive:

• A readiness score across all 12 key dimensions
• Expert insights tailored to the utilities industry
• A customized PDF report with actionable recommendations, aligned with your grid and business goals