Do I really HAVE to have a smart meter?

Enigmaman

I have received a letter from British Gas saying that if I do not have a smart meter installed within the next month, my old meter will no longer be able to pick up the next generation of radio signals, or something like that. And whatever that really means.

I had decided after taking expert advice (OK, my pub landlord, who used to sell smart meters himself) that I was better off sticking with the old school ones, for a list of reasons which included the ability to cut you off at the flick of a switch.

I am wondering whether this letter is scare tactics by BG to get everyone onto smart meters, or do I really need to switch?  

MSE_ForumTeam5

See the MSE guides here:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/smart-meters/#optional

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/replace-your-old-rts-meter-as-soon-as-possible/ 

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/can-i-be-forced-to-have-a-smart-meter/ 

Ayr_Rage

Don't listen to the idiot in the pub.

If you have day and night rates which rely on the shortly to be retired radio switching system then your meter needs to be replaced.

All of us will eventually get smart meters but those on old meters that use the RTS system need them now.

MeteredOut

Your advisor has been sampling too many of his products.

You don't have to have one now, you can slow things down by being obstinate, but you will have to get a smart meter eventually.