Resolving Unreliable Internet-Based Smart Meter Connectivity to Achieve 99.95% Network Availability with AWS Direct Connect for Smart Metering Service

Solutions

• Implemented AWS Direct Connect to establish a secure, private, and high-performance connection between on-premises infrastructure and AWS.
• Deployed a hosted connection via Vodafone Idea at the Mumbai location (SFY52) to ensure reliable telecom integration with smart meter networks.
• Configured dual connections (Primary and Secondary) with 100 Mbps each, providing a total 200 Mbps bandwidth for high availability and failover support.
• Enabled redundancy architecture, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even if one link fails.
• Utilized VLAN configuration to logically separate and manage traffic securely across the connections.
• Enabled Jumbo Frames to optimize data transfer efficiency and improve throughput for large data packets.
• Designed the solution to support real-time push and pull communication between smart meters and AWS applications.
• Ensured secure data transmission by routing traffic through private connectivity instead of the public internet.
• Integrated telecom SIM-based smart meters (Vodafone, Idea, Jio) with backend systems through a stable and dedicated network path.
• Provided scalable architecture, allowing future bandwidth upgrades and expansion as the number of smart meters increases.