Wired vs. Wireless: Examining M2M Technologies for Communication Networks in Utility Markets

March 1, 2016

Many operators in the utility industry are looking for new ways to maximize their investment in machine-to machine (M2M) communication networks while ensuring reliable, secure data transmission. There are a variety of communications solutions, the two most common being broadband wireless technology and high-speed wired options, such as copper and fiber optic cable. While both have a place in the utility spaces and industrial M2M applications such as distribution automation in the smart grid, we are beginning to see an increase in the use of broadband wireless M2M technology.

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