PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(13 November 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using cellular smart meters to create a fully functioning smart meter network in the north of England.

Asked by:
Alison Hume (Labour)

Answer

Under its licence, the Data Communications Company (DCC) is obligated to provide Wide Area Network (WAN) coverage to at least 99.5% of premises across its ‘North’ region.

DCC's work on its Future Connectivity strategy includes consideration of a full range of technical solutions including cellular options.


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