Meet us at SGT

24-26 March 2026, Paris, France

Read more

Meet us at E World

10-12 February 2026, Essen, Germany

Read more

NR+ 5G without subscription fees: Grid-edge mesh connectivity on North America’s 900 MHz ISM Band

By Neil Bosworth

PUBLISHED 19 Mar 2025

Illustration of colorful swirls with text "900 MHz" referring to the Wirepas 5G North America implementation
Image of the cover of the "The NR+ advantage: Transforming grid edge communication" whitepaper

WHITEPAPER 

DOWNLOAD

FAQ

What is NR+?

What is Wirepas Mesh?

What are the benefits of NR+ in smart metering?

Is NR+ used in real-world smart meter deployments?

How does NR+ compare to Wi-SUN?

RELATED POSTS

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and the future grid

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and the future grid

25 Apr 2025

Read More

What is an in-meter gateway?

What is an in-meter gateway?

11 Mar 2025

Read More

Comparing top smart meter connectivity options

Comparing top smart meter connectivity options

26 Sep 2024

Read More

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) implementation in India: challenges & opportunities

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) implementation in India: challenges & opportunities

28 Jan 2025

Read More

Smart meters in Africa: overcoming connectivity and efficiency hurdles with NR+

Smart meters in Africa: overcoming connectivity and efficiency hurdles with NR+

13 Dec 2024

Read More

Deveritec’s NR+ NIC: the future of reliable, scalable smart meter connectivity for Europe’s utilities

Deveritec’s NR+ NIC: the future of reliable, scalable smart meter connectivity for Europe’s utilities

8 Nov 2024

Read More

Smart electricity metering rooms in modern cities

Smart electricity metering rooms in modern cities

8 Nov 2024

Read More

Understanding how smart meter cabin material can affect the connection

Understanding how smart meter cabin material can affect the connection

13 Nov 2024

Read More

Smart electricity meter coverage in rugged terrains of India

Smart electricity meter coverage in rugged terrains of India

10 Nov 2024

Read More

Solving smart meter communication challenges in highly populated areas in India

Solving smart meter communication challenges in highly populated areas in India

11 Nov 2024

Read More

The hidden costs of cellular technology in smart metering: A wake-up call

The hidden costs of cellular technology in smart metering: A wake-up call

27 Mar 2024

Read More

Telecommunication SEP and FRAND term impacts on smart metering

Telecommunication SEP and FRAND term impacts on smart metering

11 Jan 2024

Read More