Communication Infrastructure. The communication infrastructure should either be based on RF / RF mesh network / PLCC /cellular network or a combination of these. Communication network shall provide reliable medium for two-way communication between various nodes (Smart Meter, Gateway/Router/Access Point/ DCU (wherever applicable)) & HES. RF based network should use licensed / unlicensed frequency band as permitted by WPC. The engagement of network service provider would be in the scope of AMISP to meet the performance level as given in the document. Meter data shall be routed / collected by field devices like Gateway/Router/Access Point, Data Concentrator Units (DCUs) wherever applicable given the communication technology used and transported to HES through WAN backhaul connectivity.
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Sources: Appointment of Ami Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering, Appointment of Ami Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering