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How to apply for prepaid meter in Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross river and Akwa Ibom
How to apply for prepaid meter in Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross river and Akwa Ibom
The era of estimated bill in Nigeria is gradually coming to end as NERC has introduced an improved billing system. Prepayment electricity meters will now be used in homes to ensure all customers are billed accurately.These meters are currently being distribution to PHED customers by MAPs.
Who are the MAPs? MAPs are companies who are partnering with a PHED, with the approval of NERC, to provide and install meters at the premises of Nigerians who don’t have prepayment meters.
What is MAP? The MAP scheme is an initiative from the industry regulation, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), designed to reduced metering gap within a DISCOs network area. All customers without meter will now be provided with meters under this initiative.
How to Apply for PHED Prepaid Meter.
PHED Prepaid Meter Application Process.
- Attend PHED bill reconciliation camp.
- Pay the reconciled amount
- Fill MAP application form
- Make payment
- Get your Meter.The process above are the fives steps to apply for PHED prepaid meter in Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross river and Akwa Ibom.
The first steps of the meter application process “Reconciliation” is very important. In this process, PHED staffs will resolve customers disputes on billing and facilitate application for prepayment meter through the MAP scheme.
Faqs on PHED Meters
Is PHED Prepaid Meter FREE?
No, According to the new policy, PHED ustomer must pay for prepaid meters.
How Much is PHED Prepaid Meters?
According to PHED, the price of a single-phase prepayment meter is N30,841 while the a three-phase meter cost N70,408 and customers will get their prepayment meters within 10 working day.
How to Recharge PHED Prepayment Meter.
There are several methods of paying your PHED electricity bills. Customers can purchase PHED meter units at the nearest business units or accredited vendors in shops and online.