BT Launches Smart Grid Consortium

LONDON -- Arqiva and Detica today launched their smart metering consortium SmartReach, with a plan that could accelerate the delivery of a nationwide end-to-end solution. Due to be deployed to 26 million homes by 2020, the government’s multi-billion pound smart meter initiative is designed to reduce energy costs and lower Great Britain’s carbon dioxide emissions by 2.6 million tonnes per year.

SmartReach, with the backing of three trusted, world-class British companies — BT, Arqiva and Detica — offers unparalleled expertise delivering national communications solutions, secure systems, data services and running Critical National Infrastructure. Its end-to-end solution can be deployed rapidly, providing secure, nationwide coverage and connectivity to all households. SmartReach proposes a communications service that incorporates the highest standards of security and resilience that will embrace the learning and assets of interim solutions.

BT Group plc (NYSE: BT; London: BTA)