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<p>The Department does not hold the information requested.</p><p>In June this year
Ofgem published a report of its Prepayment Review: 'Understanding Supplier Charging
Practice and Barriers to Switching' - <a href="https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/docs/2015/06/prepayment_report_june_2015_finalforpublication.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/docs/2015/06/prepayment_report_june_2015_finalforpublication.pdf</a>.</p><p>Ten
of the 19 suppliers who offer prepayment meter tariffs do not charge for the installation
of prepayment meters. Of the companies that charge for home visit and the cost of
physical prepayment meter installation Ofgem found the cost ranged from £46.84 - £160.00
for customers who gave consent and £69.00 - £179.96 installed under warrant.</p><p>Nine
of the 19 suppliers do not charge for the removal of prepayment meters. Of the companies
that charge Ofgem found the cost ranged from £46.84 - £160.00.</p>
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