Panasonic Connect North America’s Toughbook 56 has earned the AnterixActive badge, a designation that signifies successful connection and operation on 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.

“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.”

End-to-End Private Wireless Connection

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. Panasonic Connect said that, together with Anterix-enabled networks, the Toughbook 56 provides utility workers with a reliable, more secure connection even in the most demanding environments.

“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.”