Panasonic Connect and Anterix Strengthen Connectivity Options for Utilities and Field Workers

Built-in support for 900 MHz broadband networks empowers TOUGHBOOK® customers to operate with clarity and confidence wherever the job takes them

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Connect North America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced that the newly launched TOUGHBOOK® 56 has earned the AnterixActive® badge, a designation signifying successful connection and operation over Anterix’s 900 MHz private wireless broadband spectrum. This is the latest milestone in Panasonic’s ongoing engagement with Anterix, a market leader in providing private 900 MHz broadband spectrum to the utilities and other critical infrastructure industries, and the first TOUGHBOOK to receive this designation.

Utility workers and field technicians must frequently navigate expansive, remote, and rugged terrain, where secure connectivity is hard to come by, yet paramount for critical operations. Whether working on water reservoirs, power lines, remote substations, or energy farms, purpose-built rugged devices served by dedicated enterprise-controlled private connectivity options are important. Together, these capabilities can support high-speed, reliable communication for regular operations as well as during emergencies or outages, helping teams respond quickly and effectively.

Anterix provides an end-to-end private wireless foundation that utilities own and control, supported by the nation’s largest licensed 900 MHz spectrum portfolio. It enables secure, resilient communications that enhance grid operations and drive long-term value. Now, utilities and field crews using the TOUGHBOOK 56 can connect directly to a 900 MHz private broadband network, simplifying accessibility and interoperability. Together with Anterix-enabled networks, the TOUGHBOOK 56 provides utility workers with a reliable, more secure connection even in the most demanding environments.

“At Panasonic Connect, we understand the role that private networks play when it comes to field work – a critical mission that our customers rely on,” said Dominick Passanante, senior vice president and general manager, Mobility Business, Panasonic Connect North America. “Through our collaboration with Anterix, customers have confidence that our next generation of rugged solutions offer out-of-the-box functionality on 900 MHz private broadband networks to support advanced connectivity needs and help their teams work effectively, whether they are restoring power after a storm or maintaining energy infrastructure.”

“The AnterixActive badge designation of Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOK 56 represents another step forward in expanding a trusted ecosystem for utility private networks,” said Steve Ryan, vice president of ecosystem and partnerships at Anterix. “We’re focused on ensuring utilities have access to the devices and solutions they need to deploy secure, resilient communications at scale.”

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About Panasonic Connect North America

Established on April 1, 2022, as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system, Panasonic Connect North America is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services to provide value to customers across the public sector, enterprise, federal government, education, immersive entertainment, food services, and manufacturing industries. With the mission to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow,” Panasonic Connect North America works closely with its community of partners, innovators, and integrators to provide the right technologies to address customers’ ever-evolving needs in today’s connected enterprise.