在自动抄表系统中，成功广泛实施的关键是易于访问和控制可靠的通信媒体，以及公用事业投资的可接受回报。此外，从目前的阅读和数据管理系统演变而来，必须尽可能减少对战略方向的干扰和改变。如本文所述，无线电系统满足这些成功标准。所有数据通信均由公用事业公司直接控制。基于数百个已安装触摸阅读系统的经济性，成功的财务论证是有保证的。尽管无线电读取增加了增量成本（对于MXU和VXU），但同时也降低了运营费用，为客户服务和资源管理功能的进一步改进打开了大门。

In the automatic meter reading systems, keys to successful widespread implementation are easy access to, and control of, a reliable communications media, and an acceptable payback of the utility's investment. In addition, evolution from present reading and data management systems, with a minimum of disruption and change in strategic direction, must be possible. Radio systems, as described in this paper, meet these criteria for success. All data communication is under the direct control of the utility. Successful financial justification is assured, based upon the proven economics of hundreds of installed touch reading systems. Although radio reading adds an incremental cost (for the MXU and VXU), it brings with it a concurrent reduction in operating expense and opens the door to further improvements in customer service and resource management functions.