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T-Mobile and FCS Deploy Real-Time Acoustic Leak Sensors Nationwide

Utilities can now pinpoint leaks instantly thanks to acoustic sensors feeding data over T-Mobile’s 5G-enabled IoT network

T-Mobile's network is now listening for leaks, literally
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Overview

  • The T-Mobile and FCS partnership is now live with acoustic sensors deployed across U.S. water systems to detect leaks in real time.
  • Sensors attach externally to clean-water pipes and listen for distinctive leak signals before triggering alerts.
  • Leak alerts are transmitted instantly over T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G-enabled IoT network, covering urban, remote and rugged areas.
  • Utilities replace labor-intensive hydrant checks and digging with automated notifications that guide faster repairs.
  • By targeting aging infrastructure responsible for over 33 trillion gallons of annual treated water loss, the system aims to cut repair costs and conserve resources.