You are right about the breakers. I was thinking about so-called “Smart Homes” full of SMART devices and appliances that get their operating orders via WiFi. Also, aren’t the Smart Meters using 5G to transmit readings to the power company?

I never thought of asking those questions, but to cut the power to individual devices you have to switch a breaker in the inside box, which takes physical strength. Not much, but it’s just like flipping a normal light switch on the wall. A smart meter certainly can’t do that. We do that to cut off the wall heaters at times because we have a woodstove.

He said, \”I\’m just here to install this new meter\” Me: Why? he: I\’m from FP & L & you need this new meter Me: What\’s WRONG with the OLD one? Him: Nothing, it\’s just that we need to update your meter.

I told him he was NOT from FP&L, (he didn\’t have an official FP&L vehicle) at which point he flashed his contractor badge & INSISTED I let him install it. I told him \”NO\” I told him I didn\’t WANT it, (I knew damn WELL what it was) & I didn\’t NEED it, & unless an FP&L person shows up here IN PERSON tell me my power will be CUT OFF UNLESS I take it, I tell you GOODBYE, and please leave. He was protesting at 1st, but I INSISTED he leave & send an FP&L official employee for me to talk to, otherwise? GET FN LOST. And so he left.

Haven\’t heard a peep from them since, but I\’m CERTAIN it\’s likely to appear under the microscopic TOA when you sign up for new service now.

So it\’s happening HERE, on the opposing part of the country all at the same time now, I see.

~V~