Under the contract, Eltel will install a total of 630,000 direct measured meters by 2019 in in Hafslund distribution network in Norway. The project will take more than three years to implement.

Eltel will be responsible for rollout planning, end customer communications, logistics and installations.

Eltel CEO Axel Hjärne said: "We have worked in preparing this project for one year with our tendering team from Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

"Moreover, the project execution will be based on extensive collaboration of technician teams from Norway and neighbouring countries.

"We are looking forward to a good collaboration with Hafslund, contributing to great advantages for their end customers and optimization of the whole infrastructure for the benefit of all stakeholders."

Eltel’s Mobile Workforce Management system will be used for the rollout process.

Hafslund Nett senior vice president Kristin Lian said: "Eltel has offered a thorough and efficient solution with favorable commercial terms for the installation of electricity meters in all directly measured installations.’