Be Smart Stay Away From The Alleged Smart Meter

[IanD]

The whole point of a smart meter is that it reads the numbers all the time, so there is no need for estimated readings. If you have a smart meter and you get an estimated bill speak to your supplier.

Smart meters should read all the time. The issue is, some 4 million don't and the energy companies are trying to meet a government target for having customers sign up/ use them rather than sorting out why so many don't work properly. Unfortunately, those older people who have had them installed are less likely to query why their DDs are going up and end up paying too much.

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Smart meters should read all the time. The issue is, some 4 million don't and the energy companies are trying to meet a government target for having customers sign up/ use them rather than sorting out why so many don't work properly. Unfortunately, those older people who have had them installed are less likely to query why their DDs are going up and end up paying too much.

I agree. My only point was that an estimated reading is telling you your smart meter isn't! So take a reading and tell the supplier.