Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has expanded its IoT (Internet of Things) portfolio with the introduction of Smart Gas Metering Solutions. The company is offering these solutions for the City Gas Distributions (CGDs). India's CGD sector is growing rapidly, and Vi wants to ensure that it can tap into the opportunity for further growth. The telco was the first to deploy smart meter energy ecosystem in 2018. Now this move will help the company expand its IoT portfolio further.
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This strengthens the government's efforts to modernise utility infrastructure in India and enhance operatiional standards. This will accelerate digital metering adoption across the energy value chain. According to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), the CGD sector will emerge as India's largest naturral gas consumer, accounting for almost one-third of the total volume by the end of this decade.
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CGD companies are in need of a Smart Gas Metering solution as they want to combat the Lost and Unaccounted Gas (LUAG) due to theft, leakage, manual billing errors, and pilferage. Vi Business’ Smart Gas Metering solution leverages Narrowband-IoT technology and robust communication networks to help CGD operators enhance operational efficiency and improve billing accuracy.
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Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Businses Officer, Vi, said, "Digital metering is reshaping how utilities operate, and Smart Gas Metering is the next frontier in India’s utility transformation. With our proven IoT and AMI expertise, we are committed to supporting CGD operators to modernise their networks, reduce inefficiencies and deliver better service outcomes in reducing unaccounted gas and enhancing revenue assurance. Vi Business will continue to enable India’s utility sector with scalable and future- ready solutions."
