In the UK, new smart meters can apparently function as a mesh network and forward readings through each other. They also use "Long Range Radio" instead of 2g/3g

In the UK, new smart meters can apparently function as a mesh network and forward readings through each other. They also use "Long Range Radio" instead of 2g/3g service in some locations. https://www.smartme.co.uk/technical.html https://www.smartme.co.uk/technical.html