Sensus International Extends Arqiva Smart Metering Agreement Through 2037

Sensus International will continue delivering smart metering communications across the North of England and Scotland after Arqiva's smart metering services agreement was extended through to 2037, PRLog reported on November 11, 2026. Sensus International is a Ludwigshafen-based maker of smart water and thermal energy meters, communication infrastructure and metering data software, carved out of Xylem Inc. by AURELIUS.

Sensus International's Role in Arqiva's Network

Sensus International's FlexNet communication technology and bespoke Regional Network Interface (RNI) head-end system have been central to Arqiva's smart metering communications network since 2013, connecting millions of homes and businesses across the region. As part of the next phase, Sensus International will develop and manufacture a new radio base station to modernise the network and support its long-term evolution. The RNI head-end system will also be refreshed to maintain performance, security and resilience as the industry moves toward national 4G/5G communications.

Rob Gibson, General Manager UK at Sensus International, said: "This contract extension reflects the strength of our long-standing collaboration with Arqiva, and the expertise of our collective teams. We are proud to continue supporting this important smart metering programme, while committing to provide further innovation of the network in the future."

Arqiva signed a contract with the Data Communications Company on November 5, 2026 to provide smart metering communications services across Scotland and Northern England through 2037, according to TradingView. That network connects approximately 4 million homes and businesses, with updates to support a 4G national solution.

Sensus International's Scale After Its Carve-Out

Sensus International was unveiled on May 27, 2026 as a newly independent global smart meter business, according to akta.pro company records, with stated objectives of greater agility, innovation and responsiveness to local markets. Colin Walsby was appointed CEO to lead the business following the carve-out from Xylem Inc. The same records list 5,000 global customers, 80 million meters in operation worldwide and 60 countries served.

What Comes Next for the Network

The extension runs through 2037, and Sensus International will develop and manufacture the new radio base station and refresh the RNI head-end system as part of the next phase. The company's own announcement describes the work as supporting the network's long-term evolution.