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Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is the foundation of the Smart Grid system. One of the most important parts of AMI is smart meter communication. Power Line Communication (PLC) technology utilizes the existing power line network for communication media between smart meters and Data Collector Units (DCU). One of the biggest challenges of communication using PLC is the noise level due to residential loads. In this study, laboratory test set up to measure noise caused by PV rooftop and residential loads are described. The measured signal is analyzed to find out the PLC frequency band with a low noise level. Experiments in the field are conducted to determine the performance of the PLC. Laboratory test measurement result shows the FCC band (150-490 kHz) is outside the range of PV rooftop and residential load noise. On the other hand, the Cenelec A (35-90kHz) frequency range is in the range of noise signal. Therefore, NB-PLC G3 using FCC frequency band is proposed to achieve robust data communication and lower noise level. G3 PLC FCC band are tested in the real field residential area, the experimental results show 97.62% successful rate within one week data collection.