Smart Metering - Local Networking Options and Considerations

There are several considerations in deciding a metering network topology. Some of the considerations include proximity of meters to each other, extent and type of property being metered, and frequency of measurement.

Typically the uplink decision is simpler - we can go with GSM or WiFi based on which is more reliable in that area. In general we prefer GSM wherever the signals are reliable, as there are lesser points of failure leading to better stability. Deciding the local network isn’t as simple though. We will walk through the considerations and how they contribute to deciding on a network.