Direct-to-device can work technically even in markets where Anterix has licensed spectrum (~15% of pops) — no issue.
Cash: $50M still to collect from current customers, with ~$25M coming in FY27. OpEx guided ~$40M all-in (including onetime). Clearing costs expected to be a bit more than FY26's $27M.
GAAP revenue recognition switches to gross basis prospectively (no restatement). CPS Energy: $13M revenue recognized in Q4-FY27, tied to license delivery date.
Mgmt stance: Neutral on financials (provided specific guidance ranges; avoided guidance on gain-on-sale due to FCC timing uncertainty).
Q3 — George Sutton
Topic: Pricing dynamics, accelerator program status, and product ARR opportunities.
Key points:
Pricing discussions have stepped up across a broad range of utilities (from single-digit millions to nine-digit deals). Customized pricing per utility/value.
The accelerator program is closed with no new agreements and will not be renewed. Recent deal pricing is "very strong," with utilities wanting to get to 5x5 ASAP.
Product ARR (e.g., CatalyX, TowerX) has an "8-to-1" revenue opportunity relative to license value. Ross (new CPO) focuses on 10 potential products; early-stage discussions on new ones.
Mgmt stance: Bullish on pricing power (scarce asset, customized approach, accelerator closed) and on product potential (but will not chase every rabbit; focused on spectrum acceleration).
Q4 — Adam Kelsey
Topic: $8 multiplier on product ARR and non-utility customer base.
Key points:
The $8 multiplier ($8 of ARR for every $1 of spectrum license value) is based on work done. With 5x5 and D2D, management sees foundation under $8 as "fairly well" and potentially going up, but will not revise the number yet.
Non-utility conversations include both existing supporters from the initial NPRM process and new entities drawn by the 5x5 progress.
Customer LCRA is publicly looking to provide connectivity to entities within its service territory, driving organic interest.
Mgmt stance: Bullish on the $8 foundation (unlikely to go down; potential upside) and on non-utility pipeline (both old and new leads; organic growth from customer base).