I understand that SMETS 2 meters use 2G or 3G mobile connections, both of which are going to be switched off in the next few years. I believe Vodafone will be switching off their 3G service in 2023. What happens then. Are we expected to pay for further upgrades to smart meters to move them to 4G services.
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What happens to smart meter connectivity when 2G and 3G is switched off?
Best answer by Jess_OVO
Updated on 19//07/24 by Emmanuelle_OVO:
Wow some great (and very technical!) smart meter chat here,
I’ve taken this one to our smart metering expert who’s advised:
“We're fully aware of the sunsetting of 2G/3G and the recent announcements on this happening fully in 2033. DCC has a Network Evolution Programme looking at this and we're working through what that means. Customers don't get charged directly for upgrades to the Communication Hub technology today and we're still working through what is needed to meet this externally driven challenge to Smart.”
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