Anterix Signs Spectrum Deal with Northwestern Energy
Ticker: ATEX · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2026-04-06T07:31:11-04:00
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: spectrum-lease, telecom, utility
TL;DR
Anterix lands Northwestern Energy spectrum deal, boosting broadband expansion.
AI Summary
Anterix Inc. announced on April 6, 2026, a contract with Northwestern Energy, effective March 31, 2026. This agreement involves the use of Anterix's 900 MHz spectrum for Northwestern Energy's broadband network expansion. The filing includes exhibits detailing the contract and related facts.
Why It Matters
This contract signifies Anterix's ability to monetize its spectrum assets for utility broadband initiatives, potentially paving the way for similar agreements with other energy companies.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The filing details a new contract, but the financial implications and long-term success are not fully elaborated, introducing some uncertainty.
Key Players & Entities
- Anterix Inc. (company) — Filer and spectrum provider
- Northwestern Energy (company) — Customer and spectrum user
- 0001304492-26-000016 (filing_id) — SEC Accession Number
- 2026-04-06 (date) — Filing Date
- 2026-03-31 (date) — Period of Report and Contract Effective Date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of the contract between Anterix Inc. and Northwestern Energy?
The contract allows Northwestern Energy to use Anterix's 900 MHz spectrum for the expansion of its broadband network.
When was the contract between Anterix and Northwestern Energy effective?
The contract was effective as of March 31, 2026.
What type of spectrum does Anterix provide in this agreement?
Anterix provides its 900 MHz spectrum.
What is the SEC Accession Number for this Anterix 8-K filing?
The SEC Accession Number is 0001304492-26-000016.
What items are covered in this 8-K filing?
This filing covers Item 8.01 (Other Events) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
From the Filing
EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001304492-26-000016 This page uses Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support Javascript or you have it turned off. To see this page as it is meant to appear please use a Javascript enabled browser. SEC.gov EDGAR Latest Filings Filings search tools Filing Detail SEC Home » Company Search » Current Page Form 8-K - Current report: SEC Accession No. 0001304492-26-000016 Filing Date 2026-04-06 Accepted 2026-04-06 07:31:11 Documents 19 Period of Report 2026-03-31 Items Item 8.01: Other Events Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits Interactive Data Document Format Files Seq Description Document Type Size 1 8-K atex-20260331.htm iXBRL 8-K 31363 2 EX-99.1 anterixandnorthwesternen.htm EX-99.1 7659 3 EX-99.2 anterix-nwecontractfacts.htm EX-99.2 6130 8 anterix-nwecontractfacts001.jpg GRAPHIC 247738 9 anterix-nwecontractfacts002.jpg GRAPHIC 206552 10 anterixandnorthwesternen001.jpg GRAPHIC 228731 11 anterixandnorthwesternen002.jpg GRAPHIC 271245 12 anterixandnorthwesternen003.jpg GRAPHIC 35765 Complete submission text file 0001304492-26-000016.txt 1552596 Data Files Seq Description Document Type Size 4 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT atex-20260331.xsd EX-101.SCH 2036 5 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT atex-20260331_def.xml EX-101.DEF 4237 6 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT atex-20260331_lab.xml EX-101.LAB 24396 7 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT atex-20260331_pre.xml EX-101.PRE 16247 23 EXTRACTED XBRL INSTANCE DOCUMENT atex-20260331_htm.xml XML 3514 Mailing Address 3 GARRET MOUNTAIN PLAZA SUITE 401 WOODLAND PARK NJ 07424 Business Address 3 GARRET MOUNTAIN PLAZA SUITE 401 WOODLAND PARK NJ 07424 (973) 771-0300 Anterix Inc. (Filer) CIK : 0001304492 (see all company filings) EIN. : 330745043 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0331 Type: 8-K | Act: 34 | File No.: 001-36827 | Film No.: 26839560 SIC : 4813 Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (CF Office: 06 Technology)