Smart Metering Infrastructure for Utilities
Deploy remote meter reading infrastructure using LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and cellular technologies. Reduce operational costs and improve data accuracy for water, gas, electricity, and heat utilities.
Why Utilities Need Smart Metering
Traditional meter reading is expensive, error-prone, and doesn't provide real-time visibility into consumption patterns.
Manual meter reading costs
Field visits are expensive and time-consuming
Inaccurate billing
Estimation errors lead to customer disputes
Leak detection delays
Problems discovered too late cause waste
Limited data
Monthly readings don't reveal consumption patterns
Network Reliability is Everything
Many smart metering projects fail not because of the meters, but because of unreliable connectivity.
Utilities require carrier-grade infrastructure designed for decades of reliable operation.
What Does "Carrier-Grade" Mean?
Carrier-grade infrastructure meets the reliability standards required by telecom operators and critical infrastructure providers.
Network uptime guarantee
99.9%+ availability
Professional-grade hardware
Industrial-rated equipment
Long-term support
10+ year lifecycle
Security compliance
Enterprise-grade security
LoRaWAN for Smart Metering
LoRaWAN is the leading LPWAN technology for smart metering deployments.
Cellular IoT for Smart Metering
NB-IoT and LTE-M provide cellular-based connectivity for areas with good mobile coverage.
NB-IoT
Cellular-based. Good for areas with mobile coverage.
Cellular (4G/LTE)
For high-frequency data transmission requirements.
Multi-Connectivity Smart Metering
The most reliable smart metering infrastructures use multiple connectivity technologies. This hybrid approach improves reliability and ensures continuous connectivity even in complex environments.
LoRaWAN
Primary network for most meters
NB-IoT
Cellular backup and remote areas
LTE-M
Mobile and high-bandwidth needs
BLE Gateways
Indoor and last-mile connectivity
Multi-connectivity architectures provide redundancy and operational flexibility, ensuring that metering data is always collected regardless of individual network conditions.
Smart Metering Use Cases
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Water Metering
Monitor consumption, detect leaks, and reduce non-revenue water losses.
Electricity Metering
Sub-metering for commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
Gas Metering
Remote reading of gas meters for residential and commercial customers.
Smart Metering for Cities and Municipalities
Cities increasingly deploy smart metering infrastructure as part of broader smart city initiatives. Municipal utilities benefit from unified IoT networks that support multiple applications beyond metering.
Reliable IoT connectivity is essential to ensure long-term project success. Municipal deployments often span decades, requiring infrastructure designed for longevity and adaptability.
Municipal metering applications:
Learn more about smart city infrastructure
0g Baltics supports municipalities with comprehensive IoT infrastructure that extends beyond metering to include environmental monitoring, asset tracking, and public safety applications.
IoT for CitiesWhy Deploy Smart Metering with 0g Baltics
0g Baltics provides the infrastructure foundation for successful smart metering projects. Our approach focuses on long-term network reliability and scalable infrastructure that utilities can depend on for decades.
Carrier-grade IoT infrastructure
Networks designed for telecom-level reliability and availability
LoRaWAN network deployment
Professional network design, installation, and management
Multi-connectivity architecture
Hybrid networks combining LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and cellular
IoT device integration
Support for meters from leading manufacturers
Smart city infrastructure support
Unified networks for metering and beyond
"Our approach focuses on long-term network reliability and scalable infrastructure—not short-term solutions that fail when utilities need them most."
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