Landis+Gyr to Supply 3 Million Advanced Metering Units
The deployment of new network and metering technology will help U.S. utility providers enhance grid security and visibility.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Utilities
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Landis+Gyr has secured a contract with a U.S. investor-owned electric utility to deploy 3 million advanced metering endpoints. This deployment includes the company's Revelo meters alongside associated network, security, and maintenance technologies.
Why it matters
The deployment is designed to advance grid modernization efforts by enhancing security, grid visibility, and overall operational performance for the utility provider. Such large-scale infrastructure projects are critical for operators looking to modernize aging electric grids.
Landis+Gyr will supply 3 million advanced metering endpoints for a U.S. utility project, expanding its footprint across a global portfolio that serves 2,000 utilities. Financial terms of the agreement remain undisclosed.
The players
Landis+Gyr
A global provider of smart metering infrastructure and grid edge intelligence solutions serving 2,000 utilities.
The details
The agreement covers the installation of Revelo meters paired with specialized network technologies and head-end systems. Beyond hardware, the deal includes security solutions, technical support, and ongoing software maintenance. These components function together to provide utilities with real-time data and grid control, which operators rely on to manage load balancing and security threats.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Landis+Gyr announced the contract agreement.
Market Landscape
This deployment follows a broader industry trend toward grid modernization supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It marks a significant scale-up in advanced metering adoption as utilities seek to move beyond legacy hardware to integrated software-defined networks.
Operators in the utilities sector should monitor this deployment as a benchmark for large-scale integration of software-based grid security and monitoring tools. The deal highlights the necessity of bundling maintenance and security support with hardware rollouts to maintain modern utility standards.
The takeaway
Large-scale grid modernization projects now prioritize end-to-end software maintenance and security, not just hardware replacement. Operators should track whether their current service agreements include comparable software support and security hardening to prevent long-term operational gaps.
Further reading
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