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THE RADIO TELESWITCH SERVICE (RTS), WHICH CONTROLS AN OLD TYPE OF ELECTRICITY METER FOUND IN ALMOST 400,000 HOMES ACROSS GREAT BRITAIN, IS SWITCHED OFF FROM 30 JUNE. 06:56, 02 Jun 2025 There

is a "looming crisis" as 100,000 energy meters are STILL being used ahead of a RTS switch off in days. The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which controls an old type of

electricity meter found in almost 400,000 homes across Great Britain, is switched off from 30 June. Introduced in the 1980s, RTS was designed for people who also use electricity for their

heating and hot water. It uses the long wave radio frequency to switch meters between peak and off-peak rates. The technology is being retired because the equipment that produces the radio

signal has reached the end of its operational life and can no longer be adequately maintained. READ MORE SMART MOTORWAYS COULD BE SCRAPPED FROM ENGLAND ENTIRELY Scotland’s national advice

service has warned of a “looming crisis” over the slow replacement of thousands of ageing energy meters. Andrew Bartlett, chief executive of Advice Direct Scotland, said vulnerable

households were among those at risk of being “left in the cold”. Article continues below He said: “With less than a month to go until the RTS signal starts being switched off across the

country, it is increasingly clear that progress on replacing them has not been fast enough. “Ofgem needs to urgently clarify if it intends to stick to the June 30 deadline and if a phased

approach is being taken, which parts of Scotland will be affected first." He added: “At a time when thousands of people are struggling with energy debts and the cost of living, nobody

should be left out of pocket for replacing their meter either. Article continues below “Our message to consumers is that if you know someone with an RTS meter, especially if they are

vulnerable, encourage them to get it replaced before the deadline if they can.” The switch-off could mean households have no hot water or heating, or have it stuck on constantly, potentially

running up huge bills, according to Simon Francis, the coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition. “We need to ensure contingency measures are in place for those who do not make the

deadline and require energy suppliers to ensure fair metering and billing practices,” Francis said.