Verizon And Itron Work Together, Developing Future-Ready Water Solutions Using Cellular Technology

Water utilities are under growing pressure to modernize operations while managing aging infrastructure, tightening conservation mandates, and rising service expectations. Reliable, secure access to meter data has become foundational to meeting those challenges, yet many legacy communication networks limit flexibility, scalability, and long-term value. A new approach is gaining momentum through the collaboration between Itron and Verizon, combining proven metering expertise with a nationwide cellular network built specifically for low-power, long-life IoT applications. This partnership points toward a different model for utility connectivity—one that reduces upfront complexity, avoids vendor lock-in, and adapts as technology evolves. By enabling consistent data delivery from hard-to-reach locations and supporting hybrid deployment strategies, cellular AMI opens new pathways for utilities to modernize at their own pace. Beyond meter reading, the same infrastructure can support broader operational insights and future smart city initiatives. Together, these capabilities hint at how utilities can build resilient, future-ready systems without sacrificing reliability or control.