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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 8 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Meters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2023 to Question 197604 on Energy: Prices, what steps she is taking to help ensure households can connect smart metres to central recording service where current wi-fi technology does not support such communications.

Answer

The Data Communications Company (DCC) provides Wide Area Network (WAN) coverage for smart meters to at least 99.25% of premises across Great Britain. The DCC is also obligated under its licence conditions to explore solutions to increase the overall level of coverage even further.

Ofgem is responsible for regulating the DCC against these obligations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198536
Session
2022-23
Related items
Energy: Prices
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Broadband Energy Meters
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk