Smart meters and energy monitoring devices send small amounts of data regularly, which fits comfortably within our entry-level 1GB dynamic IP roaming plan at £2.20/month. Multi-network roaming helps ensure reliable connections from meter locations – cupboards, basements, external enclosures – where signal from any single operator can be weak.
Right-sizing data for metering
Smart meters and similar monitoring devices typically transmit small readings at scheduled intervals – hourly, daily, or on demand. Individually these transmissions are tiny, often just kilobytes, and even frequent reporting rarely approaches the 1GB threshold of our entry-level plan. For larger deployments, data pooled across all SIMs on the account means the combined usage of many low-data meters is easily managed within our lower tiers.
Connectivity in awkward locations
Meters are often installed in locations chosen for access to the utility supply rather than connectivity – meter cupboards, basements, external wall boxes. These locations can have weak or no signal from a given mobile operator, even where coverage maps suggest otherwise. Multi-network roaming across UK mobile networks gives the meter the best chance of finding a usable signal without needing a site survey, which matters when meters are being installed at scale across many properties.
Managing metering deployments
For utilities, energy management companies or building managers deploying meters across multiple sites or properties, our SIM management portal provides a single view of connectivity and data usage across the whole estate, with pooled data meaning the deployment as a whole – rather than each meter individually – needs to be sized appropriately. Get in touch with details of your meter count and reporting frequency and we can recommend a plan.