Case Study: Advanced Metering Services achieves reliable smart metering with Vodafone Global Enterprise

AMS chooses Vodafone’s network for smart metering

Advanced Metering Services (AMS), a provider of smart metering solutions, needed a reliable and cost-effective mobile communications network to transmit data for a nationwide rollout of over 500,000 smart meters in New Zealand. The challenge was to find a robust communications mechanism that was essential for the smart metering implementation to succeed for the country's energy retailers.

Vodafone implemented a solution using its existing GPRS mobile network, providing ubiquitous coverage and high reliability. Vodafone worked closely with AMS to develop a bespoke technical and commercial solution, including tailored price plans and enhanced billing systems. The result was a robust nationwide network that enabled the successful deployment of AMS's smart metering application.

Advanced Metering Services

Paul Atkins

Solutions Manager