A smart meter is an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring and billing

Hello Hamid,

In the Australian context, this web link provides information on what we term "Smart Meters" http://www.smartmeters.vic.gov.au/ 

Helen

A smart meter is usually an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring and billing. Smart meters enable two-way communication between the meter and the central system. Unlike home energy monitors, smart meters can gather data for remote reporting. Such an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) differs from traditional automatic meter reading (AMR) in that it enables two-way communications with the meter.

Electricity distributors are installing a smart meter at every home and small business - enabling people and businessman to better understand and manage their energy usage.

A smart meter is usually an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring and billing. Smart meters enable two-way communication between the meter and the central system

A smart meter is an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring and billing

a smart energy meter will get recharge just like our mobile phones, the consumer will load balance in a card and that card will be inserted in energy meter the energy will remain available till the balance in card is available. As soon the balance in card will finish there will be no more energy until we recharge the card or reload balance in the card. This indeed is a very good solution to the electricity theft and it is being said that this will reduce 30 percent electricity theft in Pakistan and this will be a remarkable achievement by distribution companies.