In article ,
"Phil L" writes:
In other words, you are now discovering why the power companies wanted smart
meters installing everywhere. It's so that customers can't change suppliers
as easily like in the past by using switching sites and apps....well you can
swap suppliers, but you'll be given a six month runaround like this every
time you do

Actually, main reason power companies were interested was because
they can cut off the supply without visiting the premises and
trying to gain entry.

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Andrew Gabriel
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