Out-of-Region Communications Hub Installations

DCC is aware of the increasing numbers of installed Communications Hubs (CHs) in the North Region which are utilising technology specifically contracted for only in the Central and South Regions.

We consider that there are several SEC obligations which are intended to ensure that CHs are only installed in the correct geographical Region. DCC provides information to Parties to ensure they can install the correct WAN Variant for each Region. DCC contractual arrangements that are in place to provide connectivity levels and service quality to installations by Suppliers, but only where the correct WAN Variant has been installed. CH installed out-of-Region are not supported through those contracts, including for service levels or continued connection.

The consultation provides details of the contractual arrangements and SEC obligations regarding CH installations. It seeks Parties views on the two options to resolve the issue of out-of-Region installation of CHs: (a) to formalise terms for continued service; or (b) replace the CHs with the correct WAN Variant in the North Region.