Communications Act 2003

[^key-09c3c717e052b5dd5ad4aa4c5f14030d]: Word in s. 11 heading substituted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 165(5), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z19)

[^key-09da578d79e3f86939c05aae428c8a4c]: S. 66 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-09e25783373f69da85573a1857f1e393]: Sch. 11 para. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-09ecf73a9047e470baa294a75dad091f]: Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-0a000da7c3b5a631e08a40d735866aaf]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-0a1c43d4d791ad87555b0bdc490ed5b2]: S. 331 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0a2174c423492f4835cbf6346807f91f]: Sch. 3A para. 37(3)(aa) inserted (15.3.2021 for specified purposes, 26.12.2022 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 1.7.2023 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 (c. 7), s. 3(3)(b)(4), Sch. para. 4(9); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-0a22ffd3f7240e2ccbf3a764c96d2981]: S. 150A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 36; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0ac06e864cf0d6900fd80b8e12e22b94]: S. 404(5) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-0ac3bcee5c099246efb961f4b737f8c8]: S. 185 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0acc7880ae38ea00883523210f93840b]: Words in s. 145(1)(a) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(6)(a), 118(2)

[^key-0aee8716f095a03b27a8a6e0b5c48e73]: Sch. 15 para. 97 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0b043223c81e93ef3481922e81d67d58]: Word in Sch. 12 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 49(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-0b0de4c54889082151230c7d8232e804]: Sch. 3A para. 3(1)(ea) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(2)(b)(ii), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-0b15dcaeed7e642a95760d363b4ec0a0]: S. 17(4BC)(4BD) inserted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 6(2)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-0b1e342f47d3844252704109d730167d]: Words in s. 362(1) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(b) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0b34173a206e0530a99dd4214df9bea4]: S. 393(3)(ha)(hb) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(4), 240(4)

[^key-0b438a8eb59ba1384ccd46b1ce15d93f]: Word in s. 49A heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 14(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0b474382b6024cde24d3844ea7bceeac]: Sch. 15 para. 89 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0b62206b915bea9686b88cd7dff57060]: S. 401(3) substituted for S. 401(3)-(5) (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(5), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-0b82da8d1fb336e80d16ba8817dff548]: S. 4 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0b8e7739365768f357ed7e1ac6b7f263]: Sch. 18 para. 51(4) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 65; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-0b975dfd0bb55cca9700432aded367f6]: Sch. 3A para. 33(3A) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(4)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-0bb423a213cc155572ef1485fa0dbb98]: Sch. 18 para. 61 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0bbe42e0b636fb6c5b95d4d42b2424d0]: Sch. 15 para. 133 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0bf2ae0a3a1503031cd19842c7551a6f]: Sch. 18 para. 16 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-0c0bc1845d5c18db34da74d3a6d82304]: S. 33(5)(ca)(cb) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(c)

[^key-0c0f40ef7a3678daafb9bc0931ff34e6]: Word in s. 232(1)(a) omitted (25.7.2006) by virtue of Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2131), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(b)

[^key-0c1bdbc77c28c97d568815d415600909]: Words in s. 405(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 50(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-0c1ee014d586f6cbf3cd5c3cdf6b1cdb]: Sch. 17 para. 72(1)-(3)(5)(6) in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0c22bd6d60162cf549742a5a4e63c1a4]: S. 120(6) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 76(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 16)

[^key-0c24b44f01cf37eccebd517693ba587a]: Words in s. 144(3) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(5)(c)(i), 118(2)

[^key-0c258eadb0f21ab2f390066909548161]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(6) substituted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 14(3)

[^key-0c3100476d98cfd8ae17bbcb5e851a15]: Sch. 18 para. 54(5)-(7) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0c67595b8d5c3c443a3eb8b9ca579b8a]: S. 394(11) inserted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 46(3); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-0c711db7d16e93f575119985781a4d47]: Sch. 15 para. 61 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0c80601f7716800eb82e9b0bcf016160]: Words in s. 17(5) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 6(2)(c) (with art. 5)

[^key-0cc45ef92e0d7b7a56c809f650f95660]: Sch. 13 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0cda472c7b6a435b2599e0bd7c4df3ce]: S. 56(1)(ba) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-0cf9c94d9cd5b4393b9267a2621f6081]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1989 c. 29, Sch. 16 para. 1(6) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 28; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-0d07a89391a6f2a31e283fa3f20592b7]: S. 319(2)(ha) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)(6)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0d17ee01a67d69a8c49a4d1864d9ca59]: Word in s. 270(7)(b)(i) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(6)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-0d19fa8e4011c11b5bfdc8a40581827d]: Sch. 15 para. 30 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0d23b0375aa9d0f4dcd915d4c2215368]: S. 36(4) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 12(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-0d499b1ed79243b237ced5b6216f1236]: S. 368G(1A) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 34(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-0d607cfca4e8ea3155c1272f3c0bb5fd]: Sch. 3A para. 74(1) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(2), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-0d851b10e5027b5de1b82ae4638f91c3]: S. 365(4)(a) amendment by 2017 c. 30, s. 89 extended to Isle of Man (1.6.2020) by The Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/149), arts. 1(3), 3

[^key-0d85be5ae742e171f13b168400dc80a4]: S. 109(2A) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 7, 118(2)

[^key-0dabe7d1be9d0ce8a5c572aa5c6523f2]: Word in s. 80A heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 26(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0db4df5e970019bc1ea53b1045489f44]: Sch. 18 para. 37 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0dd35bd72700b324994912ed6877b6c2]: S. 69 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0ddd6ccc70dbcc993e33a082e26c42d3]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-0df19933dc62d8e8da430f10fd8d5e0b]: Word in s. 229(6) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 32(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-0df2fc78d7c3979b9e621aea9e47df91]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 35 cross-heading omitted (7.11.2023) by virtue of Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 68(6), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(a)

[^key-0df8ed981b62e3119056dbb5d2666d05]: Sch. 8 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-0e0992dc36a467d0f7eacba8fa929aef]: S. 197(3) omitted (21.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 62(3)

[^key-0e1130553d00ec5e2b76984f932ec491]: S. 4(9)(aa)-(ac) substituted for word (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)

[^key-0e1687f96aa0fab673168b266c6d072a]: Words in s. 42(1)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 17(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-0e2abdfd9f9bbc1b834d731632b85300]: Ss. 72A, 72B inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 1(7), 118(2)

[^key-0e2e8a233efa8114a423881a2a5228f4]: Words in s. 362(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 17(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-0e32aebad66b282133455546b36a617f]: Words in s. 368E(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 32(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-0e47920c24f5fb6926dc0a84b97c413d]: S. 235 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-0e4dd852250b44cc3093061ba9116f2e]: S. 90 omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 51 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-0e5aafc91a9ea91042c6ba32ad574cfb]: Sch. 17 para. 123 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0e7c8230e7b310554a5036906edd540e]: S. 167 in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0e999b277cd071c60db2aeb3629dbb7e]: S. 341(2) modified (20.7.2004) by Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1975), art. 1, Sch. para. 5 (with art. 5)

[^key-0ea7655c2d434e69a46b54caae2c8afb]: S. 139(1) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-0eef46383dfdfdfcd133404d0213d64a]: S. 216(6A) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 24(4), 47(1)

[^key-0f1ca3e750bac036a7cf0f8c1d2b5b7b]: Words in s. 4(12) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(6)(a)

[^key-0f59ca7df2f064b0a88154705d09a9d6]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 10 substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 22(3)(c), 47(1)

[^key-0f5f5d64906fdec8d1c2f70ca5a51f66]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-0f5f8af65f0e0e03977fb7fed89e6e35]: Words in s. 371(3)(a) substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 2 para. 11(2)(b)

[^key-0f74974270b91baa6805be4f4a49be97]: S. 87 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-0f843703740312d3e6e9fe56508abf98]: S. 393(6)(ba) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 83(4), 118(2)

[^key-0fa28ac90fc0968468b372877c728485]: Sch. 3A para. 74(3A)-(3D) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(6), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-0fb04776e0f52ab8d74df1340e55308d]: Sch. 17 para. 143 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0fb21550fd044c6b6479b57bcafce5a5]: Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-0fc74c3b5011d2fc1e07a3de2b54a93e]: Ss. 368E(2)-(7) substituted for s. 368E(2) (1.12.2014) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2916), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-0fcd2e942534537add0eb31098fc564b]: Words in s. 85(7) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 48 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 11)

[^key-0febef8fb87fb3215c03b25e858c1ae0]: S. 395 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-0ffa4b6890c814646b808af5308b982a]: S. 104 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-1006ea81415ed3210d7c5a9562068e15]: S. 235(8) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 22 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-101f5247df42d14e61075cd6895e3086]: S. 368P(2)(d) omitted (1.11.2020) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 43(b)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-103bef3fabe23b6db3395e38bace3394]: S. 47 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-1040fcc1a85d331fedce990d021c6822]: Sch. 17 para. 72(2) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-104f0724008b6482c3ed134fbbcc42fb]: S. 171 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1054b3f8b8084d43c191ee1bc29154c9]: Ss. 214-244 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3197 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/855), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(i)

[^key-10679440ca73ed49511bf35e205e2f5f]: Sch. 8 para. 6 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-106b85b612fb85c759133c6c0f8eaaaf]: Sch. 14 para. 4 applied (29.12.2003) by Media Ownership (Local Radio and Appointed News Provider) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3299), arts. 1(2), 4(4)

[^key-10727825f0e6e60236d64f8c5e26e925]: S. 134B(1)(ha) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 11(3)(a), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-1077f6fa9e140e9ff05c73499d9ff768]: Sch. 18 para. 9(14A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 100(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-109413251fc0a744a59147ec93deb3a0]: Words in s. 97 heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 56(g) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-10c1540594fe42003e3f89d0a567e241]: S. 196 applied (6.4.2023) by The Trade (Mobile Roaming) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/214), regs. 1(b), 10(2)

[^key-10c9038e804f2f0b76aad312014c41f0]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 19(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 66(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-10d696b3516a0291a3b9331dfe8d40bd]: S. 124F inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 8, 47(1)

[^key-10dd4ffe99fdf42111fdcb9b3cc468a3]: S. 249 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-10e8b9a01c4be993cba2e3c609f352b7]: Word in s. 343(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 43(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1108842d520b833908774db1990243aa]: Sch. 17 para. 160 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-114596aebcd2dc47086f858e0df9192d]: Sch. 18 para. 64 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-115e33b9daf66988d374386ef9698808]: Sch. 15 para. 86 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-11684098da29b3d57c4e1bd2a0f1f125]: S. 134B(1)(fa) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 57(a)

[^key-1169b3717be514f4c2be58c9e3e02727]: Sch. 17 para. 175 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-118951ba3d17ac5472e15cc08ba0a808]: S. 191 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-11a8e330d20bd7bebd0d700b4ef3b85c]: S. 135(3A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 79(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-11cc893fc119724d8dcf78fc0d096d39]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(6)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(5)(b)(i); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-11e5a0cae399aa08a1dba024f88e59c3]: S. 118 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-11fb4109b1c48cad366af30b0649f40f]: S. 132 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-121c804459a5189ed3d2dd86e74333a3]: Sch. 14 para. 8 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-123bf91fb09ea2db4f485af451fa2f29]: Words in s. 263(3)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 36(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-12b18370e763e9cabf6146cbd43ab68e]: Words in s. 393(2)(e) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(3), 240(4)

[^key-12c3c017e5b3bd076d940a8671f7204e]: Sch. 12 para. 15(2) modified (20.7.2004) by Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1975), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(d) (with art. 5)

[^key-12e053a441b0fac4deb513ba7af01fc7]: Words in s. 100(7)(c) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 59(c)(iii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-12e46d08d225b1445a708e883d0d6007]: Sch. 15 para. 68 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-12eb946af62f01c5d078de775ac760f2]: Word in s. 77(7)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 22(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-130788a9c88b4d7a1ae80b7842a60516]: Words in s. 368A(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 23(a)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-1317fdc543d808f7833f6cac64235f74]: S. 393(6)(aa) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 97(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-131cea9a54a27e71f147aad4bc333ba4]: S. 176 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-132a50521f2b336d5093cff118e810f6]: Sch. 17 para. 15 in force at 1.4.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-135f9788d61c9dbaf8e19a23ebe11406]: Words in s. 401(2) omitted (31.7.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(4), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-1380f74df456bf66e33c8e57f7028eea]: S. 88(1)(b)(iv) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 42(2)(iii)

[^key-1388ff8165ee96bd62b03f8dab0f0e19]: Ss. 105Z18-105Z21 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 20, 28(1)(c)

[^key-138fe0e15a6eaddcee41b1da9ee6fa2f]: S. 75 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-1395859ee67dea88da65337b5bc24758]: S. 308 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 53; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-139810a084b62b5309ff23258b7de41e]: S. 49B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 15; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-13a07dce088b67a8bc588ce809d5c5fc]: S. 128 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-13be0870ebf71016a2d26ddf471f7bc0]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(6)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(6); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-13c60c5a5439ea7e348e44ca0a577cf1]: Words in s. 368CB(8) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 7(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-13c71709c7db1030e2bc81e0f9d582e9]: Words in s. 106(5)(c) substituted (31.7.2017 for specified purposes, 22.11.2017 for specified purposes, 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 4(7), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(a)

[^key-13d938d57999520d1f4042b84dc61c71]: Words in s. 400(1)(d) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 32(b)

[^key-13db16d90235c05c17a6b98a55572625]: S. 272(1)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 43; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-13dba47f86c4ed30c54d473339b3660e]: S. 100(7)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 59(c)(i) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-13e435d63035d7a778b1860cd1141584]: Words in s. 4(8)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(b)(iii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-13f963f1975889834150f473da9dcdb2]: S. 135 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-13fd8ad6d8f64dd323ea04716c1f8fd7]: S. 4(10)(c)(iia) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-14064c3cdb37eb9ef276f4b9f8bb4b37]: S. 365A(8) amendment by 2017 c. 30, s. 89(7) extended to Guernsey (with modifications) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/274), art. 3

[^key-1421cf799d481addd8f8308e2669f8a8]: S. 393(5)(nb) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(5)(b), 240(4)

[^key-1438ff322a611f680a62512f69c7f487]: S. 332 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-143b68e2589f89b7680332bd43785609]: Sch. 17 para. 170 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-1496b5b98f340a9aadf3ff9a9448f8e5]: Words in s. 270(6)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(5)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-150342a93d9dfa745087d24d4f1b27ed]: Sch. 17 para. 166(1) (2) (3)(b) in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-150394cb0cdf17fcaf2660ae6aaab311]: Sch. 17 para. 59 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-1530763f4fe091c8c140e0c795074314]: S. 368BC omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 5(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-156446776052af6025c3cdd95ed054de]: Words in s. 103(1)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 62(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-156a572b3f59f2585d5886bd559ea6a0]: S. 53 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-156ec062c3370f54017dfc0698e6a623]: S. 115(4A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 75 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-1588df293203d3ca39a1d3afd70d3894]: S. 124O and cross-heading inserted (17.7.2023 for specified purposes, 6.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 19, 47(3)(a); S.I. 2023/792, arts. 2, 3(a)

[^key-15898ca93595792e2f42010d463fd074]: Words in s. 321(8) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(7)

[^key-15981dc6f2db4933dbc57cdc0972e31f]: Sch. 15 para. 71 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-15b5f96acf82b82cfbcbaabe8560d66f]: Words in s. 33(10) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-15d5ae9a61b8e69adc198df79d2ba01e]: Words in s. 48(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-15e118c339b31297bc75ae780b2f4169]: Word in s. 303(12)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 37; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-15e238965e2595c64df334a03a01381e]: S. 142 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-15e47363b2d7aec2331233e23a8fd6d2]: S. 45(2)(b)(ia) inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)

[^key-160259ca08dbfdae73084d47659fa376]: S. 411(6): power to extend conferred (27.4.2017) by Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Act 2017 (c. 12), s. 2(2)(4)

[^key-163bf18c3f36404b7cd926b090c01f8f]: Words in s. 368L(1)(b) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 40(b) (with Pt. 7)