Hi, Colleen.
I believe that NStar and NGrid are no longer using the ‘drive-by’ method but instead have created ‘fixed networks,’ that is one house for all intents and purposes becomes the truck for a neighborhood, collecting and repeating and relaying (cell relay) data for hundreds or thousands of homes. Essentially using AMI/’smart’ type mesh networks for AMR-type meters.
We strongly believe National Grid is doing the same but still referring to the system as ‘drive-by.. See page 2 of the NStar May 2013 report link below. Also if you would like to correspond please feel free to contact me/us at HaltMAsmartMeters@gmail.com
Clare
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Hi, Colleen.
I believe that NStar and NGrid are no longer using the ‘drive-by’ method but instead have created ‘fixed networks,’ that is one house for all intents and purposes becomes the truck for a neighborhood, collecting and repeating and relaying (cell relay) data for hundreds or thousands of homes. Essentially using AMI/’smart’ type mesh networks for AMR-type meters.
We strongly believe National Grid is doing the same but still referring to the system as ‘drive-by.. See page 2 of the NStar May 2013 report link below. Also if you would like to correspond please feel free to contact me/us at HaltMAsmartMeters@gmail.com
Clare
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Hi Colleen,
Very nice website !
Helene xx