How it Works

Glimpse behind the scenes of the Topupmeters head-end-system to see how the main components fit together to create a utility grade prepayment system.
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GPRS COMMUNICATIONS

Smart meters communicate over the GPRS mobile phone infrastructure.  Using multi-network roaming SIMs means there only needs to be good signal quality on at least 1 network

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SECURE VPN

Communication with meters are channelled into a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) through a gateway server.  This routes messages from the Topupmeters payment site and meters for applying credit and download accurate meter reads.

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CLOUD HOSTED

The Topupmeters payment site and landlord web portal are hosted on robust cloud platforms supported by Amazon AWS.  This ensures continuous access and monitoring for near 100% uptime.

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API TOPUP

We work with third party payment providers to provide access to our head-end-system.  By integrating with our platform payment facilitators can still create topup codes without having to communicate directly with meters.

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STRIPE INTEGRATION

Topupmeters payment website is fully integrated with Stripe.

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LANDLORD GATEWAY

Communication with meters are channelled into a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) through a gateway server.  This routes messages from the Topupmeters payment site and meters for applying credit and download accurate meter reads.

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SCHEDULED READS

The Topupmeters payment site and landlord web portal are hosted on robust cloud platforms supported by Amazon AWS.  This ensures continuous access and monitoring for near 100% uptime.

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ADHOC READS

We work with third party payment providers to provide access to our head-end-system.  By integrating with our platform payment facilitators can still create topup codes without having to communicate directly with meters.

WHO CAN USE TOPUPMETERS

Topupmeters is a cashless prepayment service. Designed not only for landlords but whereever energy needs rebilling. We cater to all types of uses.

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