SmartSynch, a smart grid technology company utilizing standard IP communications via cellular networks, and Cellular South (News - Alert), a diversified mobile communications company, have introduced a residential code division multiple access (CDMA) smart grid solution.

The alliance enables utilities to access Cellular South’s CDMA wireless network services by leveraging SmartSynch’s IP-enabled smart grid solutions. Utilities can utilize CDMA communications to automate their electricity grid.

“Whether it’s standing up to natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina or providing unmatched energy efficiencies for local utilities, Cellular South’s high-speed network is not only the most reliable network available, but also one of the most advanced,” said Hu Meena, chief executive officer for Cellular South, in a statement. “Simply put, our network provides the security, bandwidth, capacity and speed for our customers to stay connected and productive at all times.”

The wireless data network of Cellular South currently accommodates more than 10.9 billion text messages and M2M transactions annually. More than 150 utility customers have already deployed SmartSynch’s smart grid solutions. The alliance between CellularSouth and SmartSynch can relieve utilities from the expense and burden of network management.

“Cellular South is an industry leader in their support of M2M applications, and this joint solution could not come at a better time for utilities seeking a cost competitive, secure and high-bandwidth alternative to more complex, slower proprietary solutions,” said Stephen Johnston, SmartSynch’s chief executive officer.

“With today’s announcement, every major cellular provider is aggressively competing in this market,” Johnston added. “Every carrier has a designated smart grid team actively responding to request for proposals from utilities.”

Recently, SmartSynch announced that it has been selected to provide City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, with a complete smart metering solution for participating commercial and industrial customers on its system. The solution will include smart meters, as well as a communications platform and head-end system.

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