AT&T* and Elster have signed a new agreement that will enable comprehensive end-to-end wireless solutions for utilities.
The combined offering enables utilities to integrate distribution area networking from AT&T’s high speed, cellular data network with Elster’s EnergyAxis advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution.
Utilities will now have access to an open and multi-technology smart grid platform that optimizes efficiency and reliability, while reducing the operational costs of having to manage proprietary networks. Based on open-standards and high security protocols, critical information on energy consumption and usage from the end-user is collected and managed in real time by Elster’s EnergyAxis-enabled smart meters and two-way, standards-based communications network. This information is then aggregated and transported securely over AT&T’s high speed networks.
AT&T’s suite of M2M pricing plans designed specifically for the Smart Grid makes this solution an economical choice for utilities. In addition, AT&T offers a range of strategic mobility products and services to the utility industry, including wireless solutions for field service workers, outage detection and remote monitoring for automated metering infrastructure.
