Hyderabad, June 17 -- Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) is planning to install smart meters in Hyderabad. The meters will not only give an option to consumers to switch from prepaid to postpaid and vice versa, but they also help them track real-time energy usage.

According to a report published in New Indian Express, it will also send meter readings digitally to the supplier thereby removing the need for electricity staff member to visit houses for spot billing.

T Srinivas, Director (Projects), TSSPDCL said that it will allow consumers to limit their usage based on their affordability. As the meters have a prepaid facility, consumers can transfer money digitally using T-Wallet, UPIs, and TSSPDCL websi...