Utilities require private wireless networks to support the mission-critical nature of their operations. Unlike public networks, private LTE and 5G provide dedicated, highly reliable connectivity that remains stable during emergencies, outages, and peak-traffic events.
Private LTE and 5G networks also offer stronger security and full operational control, which are essential for protecting critical infrastructure and meeting regulatory requirements. With assets spread across vast and remote areas, utilities need wide-area coverage that commercial networks often cannot provide. Private wireless systems enable consistent communication with field crews and support the growing number of connected devices used for grid automation, smart meters, sensors, and advanced monitoring.
RAN planning for private wireless networks in the utility sector focuses on designing highly reliable, secure, and wide-area coverage that aligns with the operational demands of critical infrastructure. This process involves determining optimal base-station locations, and modelling coverage to support both fixed and mobile use cases, including field crews, automation equipment, and millions of connected sensors.
Using Atoll to design a private mobile network for utilities
Atoll provides utility operators with a powerful, industry-proven platform to design, plan, and optimise a private wireless network with both outdoor and indoor coverage, tailored capacity, backhaul integration, and long-term scalability. It reduces deployment risk, supports complex and distributed infrastructures, and helps ensure that all operational and mission-critical sites remain reliably connected.
