[KaiserPro]

> The security is broken and it broadcasts your information in the clear. I set up a RTLSDR plugged into my laptop in my kitchen and was able to read the energy utilization of my entire neighborhood after about 10min of work.

In America, yes. Here the meter->gateway is encrypted zigbee, the gateway is over 3/4g.

However the remote contactor is more of an issue. You can be turned off remotely without much ceremony.

[dfawcus]

Where does "here" mean.

In the UK only "central" England and south transmits data over the mobile network. In northern England and Scotland, the data is transmitted over UHF radio.

[KaiserPro]

Sorry yes, I should have been more specific. The important thing is that it is reasonably well encrypted. Its not like the USA where they just yeet it in the clear for all to see.

The downside is that the non cellular backhaul is provided by arquiva, who are shits.