PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Power Technology Roll Out Nationwide Smart Metering

PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Power Technology come together to advance smart metering initiatives for electric cooperatives nationwide.

• Nationwide Modernization: PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Power Technology are accelerating the deployment of smart meters across the Philippines to help electric cooperatives and private power firms upgrade aging infrastructure and embrace data driven operations at scale.
• Accurate Billing Edge: By integrating Smart IoT SIM connectivity into digital meters, utilities can significantly reduce technical and non technical losses while ensuring consumers are billed fairly and transparently.
• Future Ready Utilities: The collaboration highlights how reliable network coverage and enterprise grade digital solutions are becoming foundational pillars in building resilient, efficient, and consumer focused power services nationwide.

Across the Philippines, conversations about digital transformation usually revolve around smartphones, fintech, and AI powered apps. Yet one of the most impactful tech upgrades today is quietly happening inside electric meter boxes. Through a strategic collaboration between PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., smart metering is being positioned as a game changing upgrade for utilities nationwide, promising better billing accuracy, improved operational visibility, and more reliable service for millions of Filipinos.

Based in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Lin Man Power Technology, Inc. has long focused on delivering technology driven solutions to electricity providers. Its mission is clear: strengthen the country’s energy ecosystem through innovation, reliability, and operational efficiency. Now, with support from PLDT Enterprise, that mission is scaling to a national level.

Why Smart Metering Matters Now

Traditional electric meters have served communities for decades, but they come with limitations. Manual readings can lead to human error. Delays in data collection can slow down billing cycles. Undetected technical and non technical losses can strain both providers and consumers.

Smart meters change that equation.

By digitizing readings and enabling real time data transmission, utilities gain immediate visibility into power usage patterns. This helps electric cooperatives detect anomalies, reduce losses, and optimize distribution networks. For consumers, the impact is equally meaningful. More precise measurement translates to fairer billing and fewer disputes.

In a country composed of thousands of islands and geographically diverse communities, connectivity plays a crucial role. That is where Smart Internet of Things SIMs come into the picture. These SIMs power the smart meters and tap into Smart’s nationwide network coverage, ensuring consistent communication between devices and utility systems even in remote areas.

Driving Measurable Impact

The shift to smart meters is not simply a tech refresh. It delivers tangible operational gains.

First, operational efficiency improves significantly. Automated data collection reduces the need for manual meter reading and lowers administrative costs. Second, system losses can be minimized through better monitoring and faster detection of irregularities. Third, billing accuracy becomes more dependable, strengthening trust between utilities and consumers.

For households and businesses alike, transparency in electricity billing is essential. When customers feel confident that their consumption is measured accurately, disputes decline and satisfaction increases. Over time, this fosters stronger relationships between power providers and the communities they serve.

PLDT Enterprise recognizes the broader significance of this transformation.

Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Head of Enterprise Revenue Group at PLDT Enterprise, shared the company’s perspective:

“Our goal is to support organizations that play a vital role in delivering essential services to communities and enterprises,” said Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Head of Enterprise Revenue Group, PLDT Enterprise. “By leveraging Smart’s extensive network coverage and PLDT Enterprise’s digital solutions, we are helping enable the deployment of smart metering technologies that support transparency, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in the utilities sector.”

Building a Future Ready Energy Ecosystem

Electric cooperatives remain at the heart of power distribution in many provinces. Modernizing their operations can be challenging due to resource constraints and geographic complexity. Smart metering offers a practical pathway forward.

By integrating IoT enabled meters, cooperatives gain access to clearer system visibility and faster data analytics. This empowers them to make informed decisions that improve reliability and reduce operational waste.

From Lin Man Power Technology, leadership emphasizes that connectivity is the critical enabler.

Jovita Yeo, Chairman of Lin Man Power Technology, explained:

“Reliable connectivity is critical in implementing smart metering solutions at scale. With PLDT Enterprise supporting our initiatives, we are better positioned to help utility companies improve efficiency and provide more transparent and dependable power services nationwide.”

As electric cooperatives and private companies continue modernizing their systems, collaborations like this illustrate how digital transformation in the utilities sector can deliver direct social impact. Reliable electricity is fundamental to education, healthcare, commerce, and daily life. Strengthening the systems that deliver it strengthens the nation itself.

PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of PLDT, has long focused on enabling businesses through innovative fixed line, wireless, and ICT solutions. Its support for smart metering aligns with a broader commitment to digital transformation and bridging the digital divide. Meanwhile, Lin Man Power Technology continues to champion innovation within the energy sector, ensuring that local expertise plays a central role in national progress. Smart meters may not grab headlines the way consumer gadgets do, but their influence is profound. Every accurate reading, every reduced system loss, and every transparent bill represents a small but meaningful step toward a more efficient Philippines.