February 7, 2006
Gas and Electricity Meter-Readings By SMS
Consumers in the UK will soon be able to text their gas and electricity meter reading(s) from their mobile phone, reports Mike Grenville for 160characters.org
... "After submitting their reading(s), the consumer receives confirmation by text message or details of where a mistake has been made. The service offers an alternative to the traditional methods of post or IVR when Dataserve’s meter-reading operative is unable to gain access to the property."
... In the Czech Republic gas company STP also offers customers the option to submit readings by SMS as well as email."
Related:
-- Bluetooth Solution for Utility Remote Meter Reading - Based on a single-chip Bluetooth device, consumers with Bluetooth mobile phones, laptops or PDAs would have the option of taking meter readings themselves and communicating them to the utility company over the Internet or GSM.
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