Airtel partners with Secure Meters to deploy NB-IoT powered smart meters in Bihar – Times of India
Airtel has entered into a partnership with Secure Meters for deploying Narrow Band (NB-IoT) services that will power 1.3 million homes in Bihar through a smart meter solution.
The company claims that this deployment will be India’s first NB-IoT solution on a narrow band which will work on 2G and 4G and ensure real-time connectivity and uninterrupted transfer of critical data. For the uninitiated, NB-IoT is a low-power, wide area, radio network technology developed by 3GPP which enables a wide variety of IoT devices and services including smart meters.
Airtel’s NB-IoT offering includes a state-of-the-art IoT platform, “The Airtel IoT Hub,” tailored to meet the requirements of Advance Metering Infrastructure Service Providers (AMISPs). The platform features an enterprise-grade feasibility tool that enables AMISPs to plan their meter deployments more efficiently. Additionally, it offers various functionalities, including customer life cycle management and advanced analytics tools like diagnostics, live sessions check, and real-time data usage.
Airtel’s network is optimized for nationwide NB-IoT deployment, delivering superior coverage that meets the specific demands of the IoT market.
Here’s what the company said
Ajay Chitkara, director and CEO, Airtel Business, commenting on this venture, said, “IoT is one of the fastest-growing business segments for Airtel Business. This venture into NB-IoT strengthens our credentials as the largest cellular IoT player in the country and places us firmly as a partner of choice for Discoms looking to invest in smart meters. We look forward to being an active player in India’s energy transition.”
The company claims that this deployment will be India’s first NB-IoT solution on a narrow band which will work on 2G and 4G and ensure real-time connectivity and uninterrupted transfer of critical data. For the uninitiated, NB-IoT is a low-power, wide area, radio network technology developed by 3GPP which enables a wide variety of IoT devices and services including smart meters.
Airtel’s NB-IoT offering includes a state-of-the-art IoT platform, “The Airtel IoT Hub,” tailored to meet the requirements of Advance Metering Infrastructure Service Providers (AMISPs). The platform features an enterprise-grade feasibility tool that enables AMISPs to plan their meter deployments more efficiently. Additionally, it offers various functionalities, including customer life cycle management and advanced analytics tools like diagnostics, live sessions check, and real-time data usage.
Airtel’s network is optimized for nationwide NB-IoT deployment, delivering superior coverage that meets the specific demands of the IoT market.
Here’s what the company said
Ajay Chitkara, director and CEO, Airtel Business, commenting on this venture, said, “IoT is one of the fastest-growing business segments for Airtel Business. This venture into NB-IoT strengthens our credentials as the largest cellular IoT player in the country and places us firmly as a partner of choice for Discoms looking to invest in smart meters. We look forward to being an active player in India’s energy transition.”
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