Metering as a Service (MaaS)
Modern Water Metering without the Capital Burden
A Better Way to Modernize Your Water System
Replacing an aging water meter system has traditionally required significant upfront capital, lengthy implementation projects, and ongoing maintenance responsibilities.
Metron’s Metering as a Service (MaaS) changes that model.
Rather than purchasing an entire AMI system outright, utilities receive a complete turnkey metering solution—including smart meters, cellular communications, software, installation, maintenance support, and ongoing meter reading—for one predictable monthly service fee.
The result is faster modernization, lower risk, and improved operational efficiency.
What’s Included
Metron’s MaaS program delivers everything required to operate a modern cellular AMI system:
Smart Meter Infrastructure
- New high-accuracy AWWA-certified water meters
- Cellular-enabled smart registers
- Direct-to-cellular communications (no RF network infrastructure)
- Long-life battery-powered devices
Complete Installation
Metron manages the deployment from start to finish, including:
- Project management
- Professional meter installation
- System commissioning
- Installation documentation
- Progress reporting
- Quality assurance
Utilities avoid managing multiple contractors while accelerating deployment.
Cloud Software Included
Every MaaS customer receives full access to Metron’s WaterScope® platform.
Utilities gain:
- Near real-time meter data
- Usage analytics
- Leak detection
- Customer account visibility
- System reporting
- Secure cloud access for utility personnel
Customer access can also be extended to water customers through the WaterScope mobile application, empowering consumers with usage visibility and emergency leak notifications.
Billing Integration Included
Metron integrates directly with the utility’s billing software to provide automated monthly meter reads.
Benefits include:
- Elimination of manual meter reading
- Improved billing accuracy
- Reduced labor costs
- Faster billing cycles
- Simplified utility operations
The integration is managed as part of the implementation—not as a separate project.
Ongoing Support Throughout the Life of the Program
Unlike a traditional equipment purchase, MaaS includes ongoing services that help ensure long-term success.
Metron provides:
- Software updates
- Platform enhancements
- Technical support
- Remote training
- Warranty support
- Equipment replacement for covered failures
- Continued compatibility with billing systems
As technology evolves, utilities continue benefiting from Metron’s ongoing investment in the platform rather than managing upgrades independently.
Predictable Operating Costs
Instead of making a significant capital investment, utilities pay a predictable monthly service fee. This approach can help:
- Preserve capital budgets
- Simplify annual budgeting
- Reduce financial risk
- Align costs with operational budgets
- Accelerate AMI adoption without waiting for grant funding or large capital appropriations
The service model bundles equipment, connectivity, software, support, and meter reading into a single recurring service.
Designed for Long-Term Success
Metron’s MaaS model is built around long-life infrastructure designed to deliver reliable performance for years to come.
Utilities benefit from:
- Cellular communications that eliminate fixed network infrastructure
- Long-life battery technology
- Continuous software enhancements
- Flexible renewal options as technology evolves
- A long-term partnership focused on operational success rather than simply selling hardware
Why Utilities Choose Metron’s Metering as a Service
✅ Minimal upfront capital investment
✅ Turnkey installation
✅ Fully cellular AMI technology
✅ WaterScope cloud analytics included
✅ Customer leak notifications
✅ Automated billing integration
✅ Ongoing software updates
✅ Warranty-backed equipment
✅ Predictable monthly costs
✅ A single partner responsible for the complete solution
Modernize Your Water System with Confidence
Metron Metering as a Service enables utilities to deploy advanced metering infrastructure quickly, reduce operational complexity, and deliver better service to customers—all without the traditional barriers of large capital expenditures and complex technology management.
Metron handles the technology, so your team can focus on delivering water.
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