The widespread installation of “ Smart Meters ” here in California has many people up in arms citing likely health and privacy issues . But in Maine , customers are concerned that these measure might also be affecting their nursing home electronics .
The Office of the Public Advocate — an advocacy group for Maine ’s utility customer — has reported that some customers have reported radio frequency interference with their electric appliances , blame the meters ’ usage of the 2.4GHz spectrum .
According the OPA , some 250 Central Maine Power customers ( of the 425,000 with Smart Meters installed ) have complained to the protagonism group . The most common topic is interference with wireless routers but also let in “ malfunctioning phone , damage to electronic computer hard drives , unchanging and clicking sound on communication and computer gear , unfitness to teem Netflix , failure of idiot box remote , and other convenience malfunctions,”said the OPA in a assertion . The charge commence just after the CMP began installing meters last declination .
Central Maine Power reassert the issue and has included canonic direction for resolving it in itsSmart Meter FAQ , which involve either moving the affect equipment or switching its channel mise en scene to avoid overlapping with the cadence . Customers can also adjoin CMP directly where congressman can help correct the trouble over the phone . [ Maine.govviaCNet – Top ikon : Ap ]
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