[crooksey]

The newer generation smart meters operate on their own network, so that its critical and separate infrastructure so this won't happen again in the future. Also you have to be pretty set on not getting a smart meter as it removes you from a lot of competitive energy deals, especially ones with a cheaper night rate.

[andylynch]

In Scotland yes but most most of England and Wales no; the latter used O2’s 2/3g even for new SMETS2 meters.