Why Telecom Is the Backbone of Modern Utilities

I’m Dr. Elizabeth Cook. I recently spoke with Aaron Dutney from Arizona Public Service about a part of the electric grid that often goes unnoticed but is absolutely critical: telecom. From fiber to private LTE to bridging legacy and modern systems, telecom is the backbone that makes a smarter, faster, and more resilient grid possible.

Join me as we dive into how telecom connects every piece of the modern utility, the challenges of managing hybrid systems, and why investing in people and training is just as important as investing in the technology itself.