If you have just bought a new residence and are confused about the difference between prepaid and postpaid electricity, then this article will really help you.
You just bought a house but confused about becoming a postpaid or prepaid PLN customer? Or were you previously a postpaid PLN customer but want to switch to prepaid? Do you know the difference between the two? If not, read Jaka's discussion this time.
Jaka will discuss Difference between Prepaid and Postpaid Electricity and also the advantages and disadvantages of the two official products from PLN. Please read this article carefully guys!
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Difference between Prepaid and Postpaid Electricity
The prepaid PLN billing system is by buying electricity tokens in advance, in various places that have been provided by PLN. As for postpaid customers, paying PLN electricity bills is always done at the end of the month, no later than the 20th of each month.
Then, what are the differences and similarities between PLN Postpaid vs PLN Prepaid customers? Here's the review:
Similarities and Differences Postpaid PLN vs Prepaid PLN
| Equality | Difference |
|---|---|
| Both are official from PLN | Postpaid PLN meters do not have number buttons like prepaid PLN customer meters |
| The electricity tariff charged is the same | Prepaid electricity meter can be placed more than one in one house (boarding or rented), while postpaid customer meter, 1 house for 1 meter |
| Still need an electric pole as a conductor of electric current | - |
| Both get regular checks from PLN |
If so, then what are the advantages and disadvantages of subscribing to PLN on a Prepaid vs Postpaid basis? Here's the discussion:
Advantages and Disadvantages of Postpaid PLN Customers
| Excess | Deficiency |
|---|---|
| Electricity will not run out suddenly | The possibility of a bill to swell due to uncontrolled usage is very possible |
| No need to bother buying PLN tokens every month | There are levels of sanctions imposed if you don't pay your electricity bill on time |
| Suitable for homes that have a lot of electronics and consume large watts |
Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid PLN Customers
| Excess | Deficiency |
|---|---|
| Suitable for installation in rented houses, boarding houses or apartments | The numbers on the electricity token are quite long and complicated, so it is very possible to enter the wrong electricity token number |
| Electricity tokens can be purchased from the cheapest price of 20 thousand | The sound of the warning the electricity will run out soon is very disturbing and noisy |
| Suitable for sparsely occupied housing | According to some sources, the electric meter is more easily damaged |
Prepaid and Postpaid Electricity Installation Fee
For Prepaid and Postpaid electricity installations, the prices are different. The price of postpaid electricity installation becomes more expensive because it has to be charged by UJL. Meanwhile, prepaid customers are only charged SLO. The price list that Jaka provides this time is the official price from PT PLN in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Number 33 of 2014.
| Prepaid | Postpaid |
|---|---|
| 450 VA = IDR 461,000 (Including SLO) thousand | 450 VA = Rp493,400 (Including SLO+UJL) |
| 990 VA = IDR 903,000 (Including SLO) | 900 VA = IDR 935,400 (Including SLO+UJL) |
| 13000 VA = IDR 1,305,000 (Including SLO) | 1300 VA = IDR 1,477,900 (Including SLO+UJL) |
SLO = Operation Eligibility Certificate
UJL = Subscription Security Deposit
That's the discussion from Jaka regarding Prepaid and Postpaid PLN electricity. Hopefully this information can help those of you who are still confused to distinguish the 2 types of PLN services. Please share and comment on this article to continue to get information, tips & tricks and news about technology from Jalantikus.com.
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