Arqiva Financing Plc — Arqiva signs DCC contract through to 2037

(LSE:20CA) Arqiva has signed a contract with the Data Communications Company (DCC) to provide smart-meter communications services across Scotland and Northern England through to 2037. The contract covers approximately 4 million homes and businesses. The agreement includes upgrades to maintain services as the sector migrates to a 4G national solution. This arrangement is designed to preserve long-term revenue visibility and asset utilisation for Arqiva. The contract is linked to DCC’s national platform, which covers approximately 39 million smart meters. The agreement follows DCC2’s licence transfer, which is scheduled for 2 November 2026. The contract reinforces Arqiva’s role in the UK smart-meter network. The arrangement supports operational continuity for Arqiva’s long-range radio network. The contract term extends to 2037. The agreement includes provisions for service upgrades as the sector transitions to new technology. The contract is intended to ensure continued communications coverage for smart meters in the specified regions. The arrangement is expected to support Arqiva’s long-term business model. The contract is part of the ongoing evolution of the UK’s smart-meter infrastructure.