Australia - UtiliTel

Synopsis

UtiliTel is an informal forum of electric power utilities that have been co-operating over the past several years to canvas and pursue mutual interests relating to their telecommunications assets. A number of UtiliTel members have commercialised their telecommunications activities and some hold carrier licences, or have otherwise moved to provide infrastructure or end services to the telecommunications industry. They also play a key role in the latest developments of smart meters and smart grids.

Table of Contents

• 1. Synopsis
  
• 2. The UtiliTel initiative
  
• 3. Overview of assets
  
  • 3.1 Track record
    
• 4. UtiliTel moving in 2007
  
• 5. UtiliTel-led group for regional infrastructure
  
• 6. The power of UtiliTel
  
• 7. Key opportunities and activities
  
  • 7.1 Smart Grids
    
  • 7.2 Infrastructure competition
    
  • 7.3 FttH and BPL
    
  • 7.4 Demand Side Management – Smart Meters
    
• 8. The UtiliTel opportunity
  
• 9. Paul Budde’s role in UtiliTel
  
• 10. Historic overview
  
• 11. Related reports
  

• Exhibit 1 – Three classes of utilities/carriers
• Exhibit 2 – Telecommunications projects initiated by UtiliTel members
• Exhibit 3 – Listed energy information/energy management services