Industry news • November 15, 2026
Why LoRaWAN is gaining ground in smart water metering
LoRa Alliance reported that more than 30 million LoRaWAN devices worldwide are meters, with water leading demand.
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On 10 November 2026 at Enlit Europe in Vienna, LoRa Alliance reported that meters account for more than 30 million of the 150 million connected LoRaWAN devices worldwide. That figure covers all meter types. Water led demand in the European tender data cited by the Alliance.
For a utility or facility, the first step is to inspect the meter already in place. Does it have a compatible pulse output, and how many litres does one pulse represent? A site survey should also check coverage at the meter and whether the reporting interval suits the way the readings will be used.
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