I live in the USA and we only have 1 power company state wide. You can change "providers" on paper but the reality is there is only 1 set of wires. Your just deciding which middleman gets a cut of your bill. Some take a bigger cut then others. Some give up front discounts. Some let you ride the market rate etc... Most people don't bother doing this and just stick to the power company as their provider. It is the most consistent and you don't have to constantly watch the market rates.
Anyways back on topic. Ralph lives in Mexico. There is 1 power company. His meters are right on the street for easy access. I imagine Mexico doesn't run on (((credit))) like the USA does so it is more of a pay as you go type system. I am sure they gave him plenty of warning, he just ignored it thinking its like the USA where they let you get months in to debt and then rape you with interest and late fees as you just pay the minimum every month.
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