Submetering Solutions

Our submetering solution enables building administrators to remotely monitor and analyze their meter usage data. AMI-based services provide accurate data for invoicing, consumption balancing, theft and leak reporting as well as alert notifications and alert analytics. With immediate alert notifications our intuitive platform allows users to quickly detect and prevent damages to their metering infrastructure and avoid non-revenue cases.

Submetering Solution Consists of

Smart meter

Choose our hardware or use your existing meters with our LoRaWAN gateways and retrofitting options.

Converter

The converter collects data from various types of existing meters and transmits it to the LoRaWAN network.

Mainnet
Complete carrier-grade LoRaWAN network used for smart meter communication that requires no additional resources as it is fully taken care of by Mainlink.
Mainhive
Cloud platform utilizing advanced technology to securely process and analyze data, automate monitoring processes and easily integrate with existing systems.
End-User App
Enable consumers to monitor their utility usage through our user-friendly app.

Smart Water Submetering Systems

Unlike traditional systems that rely on mechanical meters and manual reads, Mainlink’s smart water submetering platform delivers automatic, remote data collection with zero disruption. Our ultrasonic meters detect leaks early even minor anomalies and send usage data directly into our secure platform.

The result: actionable insights, lower operating costs, and reduced water waste. By removing manual tasks and minimizing maintenance, property owners and utilities can focus on value-driven operations with long-term impact.

Benefits of Submetering Solutions

Cost Efficiency
Smooth user experience
Sustainable & safe

Applications

Residential sector

Our hardware-and-network agnostic solutions enable digital transformation in the residential sector, making IoT expansion easier with less initial investment and higher returns.

Commercial sector

Our solution is easy to deploy, manage, and cost-effective, allowing businesses to focus on their operations while our platform takes care of utilities management.


AMR-to-AMI

With LoRa-based applications, we help customers upgrade their legacy metering infrastructure by eliminating traditional walk-by or drive-by data reading methods, making the process more efficient and accurate.

Water Submetering for Apartments and Multifamily Buildings

Mainlink’s smart submetering solution perfectly suits apartment buildings, student housing, co-living spaces, and other multifamily properties. Our system is built around cutting-edge ultrasonic meters for each unit, seamless wireless communication, real-time leak alerts, and powerful analytics. Designed for performance, scalability, and ease of use, it eliminates inefficiencies tied to manual readings and mechanical wear. Property owners gain full visibility across their buildings, while tenants receive precise, unit-level consumption data supporting accountability and sustainability.

Case study

Techtenna applies our solution for multifamily sector

Mainlink is delighted to announce a new pilot stage in the sub-metering sector with a LoRaWAN operator – Techtenna from Breda, The Netherlands. Together with Axioma Metering and Techtenna, the pilot will feature Qalcosonic W1 smart ultrasonic water meters with LoRa modules operating within Mainlinks‘ intelligent data management platform – Mainhive.

How Submetering Solutions works? 

Frequently asked questions

1Who benefits from utility submetering systems?

Smart submetering systems create value for utilities, property owners, and residents. Owners gain precise usage data, reduced operating costs, and easier regulatory compliance. Tenants benefit from fair, transparent billing and access to their own consumption data via a user-friendly mobile app.

2What is a smart water submetering system?

A smart submetering system uses individual unit meters as part of an integrated solution that tracks both building-level and resident-level water usage. Mainlink’s platform uses ultrasonic meters, secure wireless communication, and analytics tools to monitor water flow, detect leaks, and support informed decision-making.

3Do submeters require regular maintenance?

No. Our ultrasonic meters have no moving parts, which eliminates common failure points and reduces maintenance needs. With a 16-year battery life, Mainlink’s meters are designed for long-term reliability and low total cost of ownership.

4How secure are smart submetering systems?

Data security is embedded into every layer of our system. Our cloud platform is designed with security at its core and is backed by ISO 27001, 27002, and 9001 certifications—demonstrating that our processes, controls, and quality standards are thoroughly managed and independently verified.

Built on AWS infrastructure, our system leverages industry-leading cloud security features that set us apart from other providers. We take a security-first approach in everything we do, ensuring proactive protection across the entire platform. To reinforce this, we conduct independent penetration tests annually. These assessments consistently report no vulnerabilities above medium severity—proof of our commitment to delivering one of the most secure and reliable smart metering platforms on the market.

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