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Anterix signs $80M prepaid 20-year spectrum lease with Xcel Energy across eight states
Anterix Inc.
- Xcel Energy prepays $80M for exclusive use of 6 MHz of 900 MHz broadband spectrum; initial 20-year term with two 10-year renewal options.
- Spectrum covers Xcel's service territory in CO, MI, MN, NM, ND, SD, TX, WI; delivery starts Q2 2023.
- Anterix expects to recognize revenue from the agreement starting fiscal year 2024, straight-line amortization as spectrum is delivered.
- Xcel to join Anterix's Utility Strategic Advisory Board and collaborate on private LTE trials and ecosystem development.
- Lease enables Xcel to deploy private LTE network for grid modernization serving 3.7M electric and 2.1M gas customers.