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A STUDY ON OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF SMART METER IMPLEMENTATION IN DEKKHINA THIRI TOWNSHIP, NAY PYI TAW Phyo Pyae Pyae This study explores the public opportunities and challenges involved in implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), commonly known as smart meters, in Dekkhina Thiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The data source used in this study was primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected from smart user in Dekkhina Thiri Township. The sampling technique used for this study was simple random sampling. To collect primary data, 215 smart users selected from 958 smart users in Dekkhina Thiri Township. The personal interviews were conducted face to face interview method with questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive and Multiple linear regression analysis. Findings revealed that education, income, and digital literacy significantly shape acceptance and understanding of the technology. While many respondents recognized benefits such as real-time monitoring, transparent billing, and improved energy efficiency, concerns emerged about installation costs, technical reliability, and data security. The study concludes that successful deployment of AMI requires not only technological readiness but also robust public communication, targeted education programs, and policies addressing affordability and trust. Recommendations include expanding awareness campaigns, enhancing technical support, and providing financial assistance to lower-income households to ensure equitable access to the benefits of smart metering. 2025-06-02 https://meral.edu.mm/records/12333