What is a smart metering?
Smart metering is the collection of remote data using IoT sensors in real-time, without human intervention.
Smart metering provides the tracking of any measurable parameter available on a machine, in a room or an outdoor environment. It is traditionally used to describe the monitoring of utilities such as water, gas and electricity.
Why are smart meters becoming popular?
Country-wide schemes, such as the Government’s Smart Metering initiative, have helped drive demand for smart meters in the energy sector, as it helps businesses to track their energy usage and provide more accurate bills. It also helps utility companies to plan resources and improve customer experience.
The Internet of Things (IoT) saves time and money by automating remote data collection. We have seen demand for mobile data surge for IoT devices, enabling the remote monitoring of devices measuring usage and temperatures.
Who are companies turning to for 4G data for smart meters?
Jola offers the widest range of mobile data SIMs from multiple suppliers, which are easy to order and manage via Mobile Manager. Our multi-network eSIMs are very competitively priced and suitable for smart sensors, as they always offer the best possible service in any location. We also offer rugged SIMs, which can sustain extreme temperatures.
Multi-network
The eSIM will always enable devices to connect to the best, available mobile network. Jola’s eSIMs roam seamlessly over 450 networks in 190 countries, including EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three in the UK.
No need to travel to site to conduct surveys
Using multi-network eSIMs, end customers don’t need site surveys, as they no longer need to know the best network for each location.
Competitive
Jola's eSIMs are competitively priced to allow the channel to compete directly with the Mobile Network operators. Fixed IP eSIMs and L2TP eSIMs are also available.
Mobile Manager is our online management portal for ordering and managing estates of eSIMs. This white label portal communicates in real-time with 4G networks and can be used by both resellers and their end users. Mobile Manager handles eSIM activations, ceases, suspensions, reports, alerts and bolt-ons.
eSIMs are easy to sell and support and Jola partners have complete control over provisioning, changes and support via Mobile Manager. If you have a requirement for 4G data for smart meters, or want to find out more, request our Partner Pack.
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