Ofgem proposes to disallow DCC costs of up to £24m
In November 2026, Ofgem published its consultation on the Data Communications Company (DCC) Price Control submission for Regulatory Year 2025/26. Today (Tuesday 10 November 2026), Ofgem published its draft determination, provisionally proposing to disallow costs up to £24 million.
DCC (Smart DCC Limited) is the central communications body responsible for managing communications and data transfer for Great Britain's smart meter network and holds the Smart Meter Communication Licence.
Price Control arrangements limit DCC's revenues to ensure that costs incurred are economic and efficient. This consultation provides stakeholders with an opportunity to submit further evidence and challenge Ofgem's provisional conclusions.
Further information is available here:https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/data-communications-company-dcc-price-control-consultation-re…