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2026 UTC Telecom & Technology

Telecom/Packet Transition Track

Telecommunication Network Deployments - Planned vs Ad-Hoc: Lessons Learned

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM CT
Location: CC - L100F

Sponsored By 

    Moderator(s)

  • Travis J. Phifer

    Telecom Engineering Manager
    Tri-State G&T
    Westminster, Colorado, United States

    • Speaker(s)

  • Chris Peyatt

    Telecommunications Engineer
    Nebraska Public Power District, United States

  • Matt Weston

    Telecommunications Engineering Manager
    Nebraska Public Power District
    York, Nebraska, United States

Nebraska Public Power District has simultaneously deployed two major Telecommunication transport networks over the last decade. One system planned with a complete multi-phased approach, and one with more of a "grow-as-needed" ad-hoc mindset. This session will provide an overview of the projects and discuss the pros and cons of each method and insights NPPD will be carrying into future deployments from lessons learned.