What is the difference between AMR and smart?
Smart (SMETS)
AMR
Comms
2-way
1-way
Installation
Meter Exchange/New Connection
Meter Exchange/New Collection
Data Security
Encrypted
Established Industry File Flows
'Real Time' Alerts
Yes
No
Connection
Bespoke Wireless System
SIM Card
Read/Data Flow
To supplier via DCC (Data Communication Company)
To supplier via Data Collector
Customer Eligibility
Domestic, MBC and Non-MBC
Non-MBC only