Treat your Voice and Data Traffic as 1st Responders Do

We can all agree that the foundation of the Smart Grid is two way, high speed communications. As the Smart Grid grows, with digital devices (meters, relays, switches, routers, circuits) sending out more and more data, what will your communications pathway look like? Many utilities are already using unlicensed wireless spectrum (900 MHZ, 2.4 and 5.8 GHz.) 
The combination of utility communications with other user traffic will only clog the airways further. Unlicensed spectrum could be the Achilles heel of your communication backbone. Interference may end up threatening your SCADA and other essential communications.