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DCC review: Process for appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder

The Data Communications Company (DCC) is responsible for establishing and operating a secure national communications network for smart metering in Great Britain. We are carrying out a programme of work (“DCC review”) to put in place a new regulatory framework for DCC following the expiry of its current licence, and to identify and appoint a Successor Licensee.

Through this consultation, we invite stakeholder views on considerations to seek changes to primary legislation to afford Ofgem more flexibility in the process for appointing the Successor Licensee.

Respond name

Jakub Komarek

Respond telephone

[020 7901 7000](tel:020 7901 7000)

Respond email

DCCregulation@ofgem.gov.uk

Main document

[DCC review: Process for appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 140.93KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-07/DCC_Review_Consultation_on_the_appointment_process_of_Successor_SMCL_Licensee.pdf)

Response documents

[BUUK response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 149.93KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/BUUK_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[Centrica response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 167.80KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Centrica_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[DCC response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 833.97KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/DCC_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[E.ON response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 76.91KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/E.ON_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[EDF response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 603.15KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/EDF_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[ENWL response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 220.14KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/ENWL_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[Equiwatt response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 68.70KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Equiwatt_reponse_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[EUK response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 63.02KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/EUK_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[Octopus response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 73.82KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Octopus_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[OVO response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 100.66KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/OVO_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[RECCo response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 228.93KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/RECCo_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[Scottish Power response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 158.23KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Scottish_Power_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[SEC Panel response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 154.03KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/SEC_Panel_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[Utilita response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 100.95KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Utilita_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

[Xoserve response - Process for Appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder [PDF, 163.24KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Xoserve_response_Process_for_Appointing_the_Successor_Smart_Meter_Communication_Licence_holder.pdf)

DCC review: Process for appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder - conclusions and next steps

Decision

Data Communications Company (DCC): Regulatory Instructions and Guidance 2024

Decision

DCC review: Process for appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder

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