In 2020 Dialogic finished a study on how the operation of smart electricity meters can be guaranteed after November 17, 2024. On that date, the current permit for the use of the Dutch 450-470 MHz PAMR band (Public Access Mobile Radio) will expire. This spectrum is used to provide the smart meters with a wireless connection, allowing the readings of the electricity meter to be read remotely.
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Media coverage
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- RTL Nieuws: “Miljoenen slimme meters te verouderd voor energietransitie”
- FD: “Miljoenen slimme meters ongeschikt voor energietransitie”
- Tweakers.net: “Grenzen datacapaciteit huidige slimme meter zijn al in zicht”
- AG Connect: “Miljoeneninvestering slimme meters dreight teniet gedaan door frequentieveiling”
- Telecompaper: “EZK doet onderzoek naar opties voor slimme meter”