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Should I get SSE to install smart meters BEFORE switching to Utilita?

nottsphil
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I'm with SSE with a credit meter for gas but a prepayment meter for electricity. I want to switch to Utilita, both with a credit meter. SSE have sent me a letter offering to upgrade my prepayment meter to a smart meter. What's the best course of action, please? 

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  • If you want to switch with both meters set to credit, you would need SSE to make the change first.
    However, I would advise against switching to Utilita if you want to use your meter as a credit meter.

    Utilita specialise in pre-payment meters and tariffs, meaning they might try to get you back onto a pre-payment tariff once you switched.
  • PennineAcute
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    As above, I advise against Utilitia.   My usage would cost an extra £250 with Utilita.
  • nottsphil
    nottsphil Posts: 695 Forumite
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    As above, I advise against Utilitia.   My usage would cost an extra £250 with Utilita.
    Why would I choose a tariff to suit your usage?? 
  • PennineAcute
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    nottsphil said:
    As above, I advise against Utilitia.   My usage would cost an extra £250 with Utilita.
    Why would I choose a tariff to suit your usage?? 

    Because it shows how expensive Utilita are - and also check out their feedback on others sites.
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