Direction to modify the Data Communications Company (DCC) Regulatory Instructions and Guidance 2026

Publication type:
Decision
Publication date:
Topic:
Metering
Subtopic:
Smart meters

Direction to modify and issue new Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGs) for Smart DCC Ltd under Part B of Condition 33 of the Smart Meter Communications Licence.

Details

We consulted Smart DCC Ltd, also known as the Data Communications Company (DCC), on changes to the RIGs which reflect developments in Price Control, and also improve clarity and ease-of-use. We are now issuing a Direction to DCC, set out in Appendix 1, for the purpose of modifying and issuing new RIGs. We sent a Notice outlining the proposed changes to DCC in June 2026. DCC confirmed they were comfortable with the proposed changes.

DCC must report in accordance with the RIGs by 31 July 2026.