DCC begins a new chapter
November 2026 marked a new chapter for the Data Communications Company (DCC), as Smart Meter Communication Licence 2 (SMCL2) officially took effect.
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Industry news and perspectives
Commentary from Meter Corp on the UK energy market, smart metering and industry regulation.
Smart meter communications are becoming a continuous upgrade project
On September 4th 2026, the Smart Energy Code established a new 5G Communications Hub Working Group. It aims to help develop the next generation of communications hubs, including 5G and other emerging technologies.
Read articleSmart meter replacements overtake installations for the first time
We’ve reached an important new milestone in Britain’s smart meter rollout. For the first time, suppliers have replaced more existing smart meters than they have installed new ones (in place of traditional meters).
Read articleWhy persevere with the rollout while communications issues remain?
Energy suppliers remain under pressure to install more SMETS2 meters. However, the government is still working out how some of those meters should communicate with the Data Communications Company (DCC).
Read articleFix smart meter communication before the rollout goes further
A smart meter can only deliver its benefits when it can communicate reliably. If its communications route goes down, the meter may still record energy use, but the wider system loses much of its value.
Read articleMaintenance is the challenge as the smart meter rollout slows
The UK smart meter rollout continues to expand. According to the latest Q1 statistics from DESNZ, more than 41 million smart and advanced meters are now installed across homes and small businesses in Great Britain.
Read articleWelcome to the ‘late stage’ of the smart meter rollout
The UK smart meter rollout is no longer about rapid expansion. After many fraught years of delays, lockdowns and technical issues, we’re now at the stage where most straightforward installations have already happened.
Read articleWill the smart meter rollout complete by 2030
The government has outlined the next phase of the smart meter rollout, with a new framework starting in 2026 and an ambition to finish the rollout by 2030.
Read articleThe UK’s new smart meter compensation rules
A look at the extension of Guaranteed Standards of Performance to smart meter installations and faults.
Read articleBusinesses without smart meters are on the cliff-ed
An overview of proposals affecting new fixed-term energy contracts for non-domestic customers without smart or advanced meters.
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