Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 16736
Energy: Meters
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
David Smith
Labour — North Northumberland
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress he has made on upgrading smart meters in North Northumberland constituency.
Answer
Martin McCluskeyEnergy suppliers are now able to install smart meters in the ‘North’ region using the 4G cellular mobile network, with 4G communication hubs available for rollout across Great Britain since July 2025. 4G operates alongside the existing long range radio so...
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