I have only just signed up with Octopus, and we are off to a bad start. I am a single tenant, living on my own. I have used the bare minimum electricity. There were at least 2 people occupying the flat before me who would have naturally used a lot more energy. If the estimate is going off of that, then while that makes sense, it is incorrect and unethical to charge someone living on their own the same as a couple or family. It's difficult enough as it is, is it not? It is spring so the heating has not been on, nor have I put on the heat for water. I have no appliances yet after having just moved in to the flat, save a kettle, and I have used the oven so far exactly once, and the hob twice. The fridge was only just plugged in, and I am frugal with lights. I am only 10 days into my tenancy and Octopus is showing I am already owing nearly £100. How? By their own admission via telephone, the 'smart' meter is not connected. Not very smart then is it? I was also flitted about from person to person initially trying to set up an account in the first place, as the connection kept being dropped as well. It was not the welcome I had expected or heard about, and it is certainly not the brilliant reputation Octopus has tried to build at all. Shame. I communicate via telephone, Live Chat, and Email. The website would not allow me to register for an account at the time, and customer service varied widely. One person listened, clarified, and made progress only to drop the connection, and I would start the entire process again with the next person, who did not listen, did not offer any advice, let me know what my options were etc. I would love to know exactly where and how this energy is being used, 1. So I can improve. 2. So it makes sense.