In October 2026 DCC consulted on a proposed update to the CSAS for the “SMETS1 IOC, MOC and FOC” cohort sub-set comprising Devices uniquely dependent on the VMO2 2G WAN.
Taking account of responses received, and following engagement with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, we have recommended to the Secretary of State that the CSAS be amended with the new communication end date for the MOC SMETS1 cohort uniquely dependent on VMO2 set as 14th December 2026.
We believe this date strikes a sensible balance between maximising the benefits of extending the availability of 2G connections to this cohort whilst avoiding the negative impacts of the withdrawal of this facility during holiday periods.
The Secretary of State has confirmed non-objection to our proposals and the amended CSAS can now take effect.
We have published version two of the CSAS alongside this consultation response, in both tracked change and clean version.