Tait to deploy nationwide DMR Tier 3 network in Portugal

Critical comms company Tait Communications, along with its local partner Tecradio, will soon deploy a nationwide DMR Tier 3 network for E-REDES, the largest electricity distributor in Portugal.

E-REDES, an EDP group company, recently decided to replace its analog network with DMR Tier 3 technology to ensure continuous mission-critical voice and data services, particularly during emergencies. The decision came in the wake of the 2025 Iberian Peninsula blackout and various severe weather events, including Storm Kristin — an Atlantic cyclone that claimed 14 lives and left one million people without power in January 2026.

“We are delighted to have been selected by EDP/E-REDES for this important radio communication project in Portugal,” said Andy Hatcher, Managing Director of Tait Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “This contract reflects the confidence that a leading energy company such as EDP/E-REDES places in Tait Communications and Tecradio for mission-critical communications. We look forward to working closely with EDP/E-REDES to deliver a robust and future-ready technology solution that supports its teams and critical operations.”

The new digital mission-critical communications network will include 42 sites, 84 repeaters, and more than 600 terminals supporting and including voice and SCADA services. It is just one of the ways that EDP is investing to strengthen energy resilience for its customers across Europe.

“This infrastructure is a critical communications network supporting the electricity grid maintenance and operations teams; therefore, operational resilience, communications security, availability and service continuity are mandatory requirements to ensure an effective response, including in the event of failures, emergencies or demanding operating conditions,” said Hugo Miguel Pereira, E-REDES Head of Infrastructure, Platforms and Connectivity for Mission Critical Iberia Networks.

“The selection of Tait as the manufacturer and Tecradio as the national integrator is justified by the combination of a robust, resilient, secure and scalable DMR Tier 3 solution, suited to the technical requirements of the private mobile communications network, with the implementation capabilities, experience and local support provided by the integrator.

“It also reflects Tait’s proven track record in delivering mission-critical communications solutions for utilities with operational and technological requirements similar to those of E-REDES.”

Image caption: E-REDES, Tecradio and Tait Communications employees celebrate their new partnership.