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1. • • If you do end up with a smart meter and you really don't want one, your only option is to request your supplier puts it into ' dumb mode '. This means it won't have any 'smart' functionality and will work as a traditional meter does.
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   Will a smart meter go dumb?

   • Gareth Kloet, energy spokesman at comparison site Go Compare said: “Where a smart meter might go dumb is when the different supplier gateways are not integrated, and if this is the case you will need to contact your supplier to find out the next steps.

   How to fix your dumb smart meter - The Telegraph

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   What happens if your smart meter stops working?

   • Bill payers are routinely left without help when problems arise with the technology. Here, Telegraph Money explains what to do if your smart meter stops working. Switching suppliers can trigger some first-generation meters to go into dumb mode, which means they won’t send energy use readings to your new supplier.

   How to fix your dumb smart meter - The Telegraph

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   Does a smart meter work with a traditional meter?

   • This means it won't have any 'smart' functionality and will work as a traditional meter does. It won't send meter readings automatically to your supplier, so you'll need to manually send them on a regular basis to ensure your bill is accurate. For some customers with certain suppliers, dumb mode won't be possible.

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   How often do suppliers pull data from a smart meter?

   • Suppliers pull data from a smart meter once every 24 hours. The meter sends back between 1 to 4 index readings along with 30 minute usage data in an XML file. The meter is NOT in permanent contact with your supplier. Dumb mode just means that your supplier will not pull meter readings for billing.

   SSE - Is it possible to have a smart meter installed in so called "dumb

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   How many smart meters are not working in the UK?

   • The number of meters not operating in smart mode rose from 2.7 million last June to 3.98 million in December (Photo: Yui Mok/PA) Energy ministers have called for the regulator Ofgem to hold suppliers to account after it was revealed nearly four million smart meters across the UK are not working properly.

   How to check if your smart meter is faulty as four million reported

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   How many 'Dumb' Smart Meters are there?

   • Finding the necessary qualified engineers to complete the task has proved difficult. Generally, you will be contacted by your supplier if they are installing the meters in your area. The total number of smart meters listed as ‘dumb' was almost 4 million by the end of 2023.

   How to tell if your smart meter is in 'dumb mode' as millions warned

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Householders should contact their supplier to find out when their smart meter will be upgraded. What have the smart meters issues done to public trust and confidence?

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   Mar 26, 2024 · “You’ll know your smart meter is sending readings to your supplier if the meter readings in your account are marked as smart. “You can check this on your online account, app or paper statements....

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   Sep 4, 2022 · Suppliers pull data from a smart meter once every 24 hours. The meter sends back between 1 to 4 index readings along with 30 minute usage data in an XML file. The meter is NOT in permanent contact with your supplier. Dumb mode just means that your supplier will not pull meter readings for billing.

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   Jul 11, 2022 · However, sometimes smart meters can go into ‘dumb mode’. This means the meter’s ‘smart’ functionality is turned off so it will not transmit readings automatically to the energy provider.

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   Aug 13, 2023 · If you do end up with a smart meter and you really don't want one, your only option is to request your supplier puts it into 'dumb mode'. This means it won't have any 'smart' functionality and will work as a traditional meter does.

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   Jun 30, 2024 · What to do if your smart meter goes dumb. Switching suppliers can trigger some first-generation meters to go into dumb mode, which means they won’t send energy use readings to your...

10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesSmart meter figures: Nearly four million not working properly

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    Mar 26, 2024 · Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain are not working properly. According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnez), 2.7 million were not operating in smart mode...