Traffic Jam

It's good to see Smart Meters in the mainstream tech media. This is what you get when you introduce very powerful pulses of RF into an environment that already has RF devices installed. For people who can still use wireless devices without feeling any of the associated health effects, your ability to do so may be derailed by a new Smart Meter. Most two-way microwave antennae's performance and subsequent data throughput is going to be limited by the strength and range of frequencies of "electrosmog" nearby.

This annoying little thing called "interference" is exactly why some people, agencies and spectrum stake holders are extremely concerned about a new wireless venture that has plans to deploy tens of thousands of base stations across the U.S.

pre-article note: most wireless Smart Meters employ the 902-928 Mhz ISM band for mesh network (meter to meter to utility) communication. 2.4 Ghz (2400-2500 Mhz ISM) is used primarily for in-home (HAN) monitors, WiFi, and phones.

Smart meters blamed for Wi-Fi router traffic jam - CNET News

The Office of the Public Advocate complained that Central Maine Power isn't providing enough information to consumers about potential problems. "While CMP's Web site does refer to the issue, we don't think it goes far enough," ratepayer advocate Richard Davies said in a statement.

A representative from Central Maine Power said the utility is aware of the problem and has set up a unit to handle complaints.