Name
301: ComEd’s Hybrid Fiber and pLTE Network Strategy for Grid Modernization
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Thomas Flanagan Jayson Shiau
Description

ComEd shares how it’s deploying a hybrid fiber and private LTE network to support high-speed, low-latency communications for critical grid modernization use cases. Learn how their patented EDRP design enables fault isolation, power quality management, and advanced analytics—while pLTE provides a cost-effective solution for last-mile connectivity where fiber isn’t feasible. This session covers the strategy, testing, and real-world deployment behind ComEd’s next-gen communications platform.

Session Takeaways:

  • Explain ComEd’s REACTS program and network architecture.
  • Describe how the hybrid network improves reliability and failover response.
  • Showcase use cases that benefit from high-speed, low-latency connectivity.