Communications Act 2003

Type Public General Act
Publication 2003-07-17
Last updated 2026-04-06
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles 1
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[^key-164de6b1b2b31224768117089e6f8295]: S. 48(2B)(b) and word 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(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1659ac3e04ea60aa5b4e5fe2582b2f39]: S. 43 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-16787496f159080f7ee6bfe5edfcfc8b]: S. 48 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-16830e5ad2ff18d811c8cf1be2bf9a70]: Sch. 17 para. 63 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-16a422cea90203b2f48c4a5fbde884a0]: Sch. 17 para. 75 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-16b7f8037e3eca9bd7059c207ec9c2e6]: Ss. 72C-72I and cross-heading 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. 29 (with reg. 6)

[^key-16bbe62139cf76ab13acd4947d497379]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(2)(b) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 3(2)

[^key-16c1d777813b06be342c990b5c221915]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(10) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1704a7f50debb07c72c7d7845a4e6f50]: Sch. 17 para. 112 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-1721de178c32f6b6c6e51a8d67a9c62d]: Ss. 124S, 124T and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2018) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 102, 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 4

[^key-1723683820c927d58076d53c4d3c1b2f]: Sch. 15 para. 76 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-17498121520e189de6ebdee4c09c7aac]: Word in s. 25(1)(b)(i) 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. 7(2)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1772cfd6ff78a93133800654f883b567]: Sch. 18 para. 16 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-1787549bd1bf083ad67e9615288487ec]: Sch. 17 para. 114 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-17880096ba77c4a3d814319123cef044]: S. 183 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-17b9afc15e4b0faa3cc4516ab2e7f506]: Pt. 4A Ch. 1 heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 37(2), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(o)

[^key-17daf598923e31a9ce0261fdb3e8686a]: Sch. 18 para. 23 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-17f25217a7dd591110c3e7630e1ee26d]: Sch. 17 para. 163 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-17fae0155d73447ced1620d8fc22af46]: S. 124C inserted (8.4.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 5, 47(2)(a)

[^key-180947ae1700588eec14227b9abe1a70]: Sch. 17 para. 92 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-183ac47156a70252b07357bc3f03c2ef]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 16(2)(d) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 63(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-187052e97ea4a5cc19c73677a24a876e]: Words in s. 104(4) 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. 52(4)

[^key-18721f2322f2ad2dc7cf5689f441eb70]: Sch. 17 para. 101 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-1877311043cc73089b2b4513cd7961b0]: Word in s. 84(7) 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. 30; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-188c52ea2848a38ef049c75b8135084b]: Sch. 15 para. 20(1)(2)(a) in force at 25.7.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-18bb67808a89d795f090668eaa438818]: S. 37 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. 13 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-18d92d252f8ff8ac64008bfe9cc62902]: S. 109(2)(da) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 67 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-18f4eb99bae3c7d899e05663f0d1e0d1]: S. 139(2)(a)(b) 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. 82(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-191dfced40b67d6e32b2d6e18c0b8f59]: S. 310(4)(f) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 54; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-19205cb3e8ff8c1db8dd3beeadb13046]: S. 348 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1924f76d7b3d980fed94e6df200e6149]: Sch. 17 para. 74 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-196322f3be2e7a09cb2acbf118ed3b06]: S. 65(2A)-(2C) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 1(4), 118(2)

[^key-19855c7eeb0cb1e8eb148d45ee70ac15]: Word in s. 340(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-198c80be8b7aeb58505f94766acd4bb3]: Ss. 368O, 368OZA substituted for s. 368O (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 11(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-19d4d1e6b48df3e1f67c4d5fe848d87c]: S. 393(6)(ab) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 38(2), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(p)

[^key-19dc1894d10f8db1d5c2987cf7cf682e]: Sch. 17 para. 160 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-19f20d72f5cc116b8abf56bf931cd0ac]: S. 243 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1a0198930209a30af7e19114de66e4a7]: Sch. 3A para. 9 renumbered as Sch. 3A para. 9(1) (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(4)(a), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-1a2c3139209e3b7d1919caf6f12361ed]: S. 74(1A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 39 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-1a320852bcc7768b41bdb764bcf4e5e5]: Sch. 17 para. 172 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1a39c6e95e46efa6566daf66667dcc3b]: Sch. 4 para. 5 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-1a50726481b88cdea8f2f4c71d1fc245]: S. 237 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1a5283ea546ff37b566f1b44f4a1c4e8]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 4(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 52(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1a6359cce2cef4b29810ccbc922f02cf]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied (with modifications) (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 3(2) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)

[^key-1a88c29cf82143f583846c943729ccca]: Words in s. 151(4B) substituted (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. 61(3)

[^key-1a980dd819ca02fea76fae552701e275]: Sch. 11 para. 6(7A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 23(4)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1a994b2db941d22fbbe16fce60902430]: Sch. 17 para. 120 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-1b10c3ea1063a695d2e9f1bc28f20879]: S. 138(10) 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. 81(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-1b1d9b0594764072b718ac9e969dde4c]: Sch. 18 para. 17 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-1b35830ce5becd421d1543b34b03a8c8]: S. 16(14) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 155(6), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-1b5ff4516a4d9b4a156c98dd0b8137d8]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1b6a88c317e3ff67aeb9199f5dfe0641]: Ss. 105N-105R inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 6(2), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-1b814540a35f809f4080cb5a6cb4de3a]: Sch. 17 para. 1 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-1b870839cd0febeb14f1b2ff97ccda64]: S. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1b9d50144406762140b51e773642fb77]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1993 c. 42, Sch. 2 para. 16 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 33; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-1ba4990f7f483683ddbc20f2b4501b33]: Sch. 15 para. 38 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1bbfcc5c3d948ae777c36179cddd4812]: Word in s. 203 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 32(1); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1bc2cf6ba67c414642f1c2968cc69cbf]: Ss. 368BA, 368BB and cross-heading inserted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-1bd0734676b9c664921168aaab9a071e]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 12 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 59; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1c37a9f44314d4c52edf8ad44bfeab10]: Sch. 15 para. 36 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1c3b1c9e636efb08694c82d90ded6b5e]: Word in s. 10(3) 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. 6; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1c4b289d3fcd9c2a5f9f4dc012cc857c]: Words in s. 192(1)(d)(iv) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 28(b)

[^key-1c4db477c5c2cb9a52b0fbcd441f9018]: Word in s. 370(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 161(6)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-1c53bb1d0341ec4d78fceae706119315]: S. 268 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 39; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-1c68c074eef7ec8e5024826be15917a3]: S. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1c7bdf700599e956d1c07cf28d452e84]: Words in s. 368I(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(5)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-1cfc69293a5d6bf911e977f1e132abd6]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(c)(i) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-1d0d86f48a5e93296ddfd8637119bf2e]: S. 396 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-1d11cbf36866b239e01cd31bde0d485c]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1958 c. 69, s. 45(2) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 5(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-1d12abc7600b32f0a31a80c5f4e5d937]: S. 3(4)(eb) 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. 2(2)

[^key-1d1f3d3f89ac8efd5899d8ab876be3be]: Words in s. 229(3)(b) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(9), 47(1)

[^key-1d3e0dec829ca082023adc4e00fb15ab]: S. 245(3A)-(3C) inserted (17.10.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 46(3), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(f)

[^key-1d41ce885fc54f249ead6e7d6a48250e]: Sch. 17 para. 129(1) (3) 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-1d8566fb9faf321e037809adf74e8571]: S. 87(4)(f) and word 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. 32(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1d9175928b0d14098bd419ddf87d289f]: Ss. 89A-89C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 50 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-1da45c535f937a11f506fff7f6020b39]: S. 350(3) 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-1dce2e2b277ef4a99d199814c8997f10]: Sch. 16 para. 18 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1ddbed1c5cc99fdec654da02568388b4]: Sch. 17 para. 155 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-1de2110ac307bab84fc258b7bf931b85]: Sch. 17 para. 22 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-1decf968c3e1d1508108caf9e373055b]: S. 51 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-1df199fffff481e20dc240b8c6d89f45]: Sch. 12 para. 9(7)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(4)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1e52eb32b5f06f11e82393b2048ea69c]: S. 361(2) substituted for s. 361(2)-(5) (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 9(a)

[^key-1e5fb7efaecaa2141edb07325bda9b6f]: Word in s. 370(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 161(3)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-1e6c262708ec20f53fe47f900c71bf22]: S. 73(4) 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. 38(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-1e7ea37a28c7f5555718ee9beb1fd46e]: S. 144(5)(b) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(5)(d), 118(2)

[^key-1e891a22f1b0e4c7a830d3b268055309]: Words in s. 228(8) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(5)(a), 47(1)

[^key-1e9c2979060c0554e4264875eab9fc7a]: Word in s. 340(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-1e9e1c16aa8becf4fd9e582dfb8cba6d]: S. 25 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. 7(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1eba8310a94cc5cdd1c37d9483626507]: Words in s. 368L(3)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 6(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-1ec664b10d45a4392faf012907648a36]: S. 73 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-1ee8f5e495f77a29de3f584935e25844]: Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-1eedf86508a72774bd99c787251ac131]: Sch. 17 para. 78 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-1ef9694b81f0abf0cd2ea3f1f8256b49]: S. 368M(2A) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 7(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-1effe85d7f0447ed5706c3c582b629e0]: Sch. 14 para. 5 omitted (15.6.2011) by virtue of Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 8

[^key-1f1c4da43ee8fa8a8f99b44b96241b31]: Sch. 17 para. 136 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

[^key-1f37e5e7c6bb0e9de041c95e0cc9be22]: Sch. 3A para. 32(6)(7) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(3)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-1f54837f1a14f0d68ae8297fbaeeb1fb]: Sch. 17 para. 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-1fa0b371de3b0ef91cc4f7318ba2f467]: Word in s. 4(5) 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. 3(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1fb176ebecbfc012eee4e04ca271540e]: Words in s. 325(4)(a) substituted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(a)

[^key-1fbc927ec71c21cff97d3c4f5e226c88]: S. 46(5A) 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. 11(2)

[^key-1fd6816eeb5da0650db7a9a9c281e5b9]: S. 140(7)(a)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 84(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-1fe6b2e1c15a998698b39d16742acb37]: S. 135(3)(if) omitted (1.10.2022) by virtue of Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(3)(a)(ii), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-1fe88ad65aa2df08a3f42bf65f33aa10]: Sch. 17 para. 161(1) (3) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-20098bdfeb468f592206e75eca898bfa]: Sch. 17 para. 71 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-203a5907962d1896c36f7db3b643d00a]: Sch. 3A para. 35(2A)(2B) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 68(3), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(a)

[^key-2044a5e4fe23c1fe473c5f6d3db1b485]: S. 4(6A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-205110727a58e8bcdc3fda3a11c98a91]: Sch. 15 para. 141 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-20527161a42169426c7adb4cf389c5ac]: S. 275(1)(f) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 46; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-205e913d6157323aa73abbf713e67bb1]: S. 324(11A) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 4(3)

[^key-2066cf348e83d7bccdabc1d01562d120]: Word in s. 339(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-207292812b51772da15757be9482afda]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 4 omitted (15.6.2011) by virtue of Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 7

[^key-207df1ee59c75746d1a8d07d6e58f511]: Sch. 18 para. 38 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-208064897bf9590969b5e7c84b21f25d]: S. 4(13) substituted (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(8)

[^key-20878158a6270889c609217a964d967d]: Words in Sch. 18 para. 13(8) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 100(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-208e16e9166470d02e6535eb3a2abff2]: Words in s. 16(13) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 59(5); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-2097a815b48af6d51107c019937d42ff]: S. 368P(2)(g) 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-20a165868f98b7031c998db11e58b207]: S. 111(7) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-20a2805c0b100bc851cca22b61ef9035]: S. 80(1)(1A)(1B) substituted for s. 80(1)-(6) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 42(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 11)

[^key-20a409043352312f61c41adb44a78937]: Words in s. 368I(3) omitted (1.11.2020) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 36(d)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-20c2b963dac9fad120664a398a43aa57]: Words in s. 361(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 7 para. 3(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z1)

[^key-20c47e631bfa526ba8194bb755ac482e]: Sch. 15 para. 101 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-20f8255244067127f51e688f672009fd]: S. 368C(6)(7) inserted (28.6.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(4), Sch. 18 para. 5

[^key-214d86fc74cfa58f95904a83743edf79]: Sch. 16 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-215eaea9cf81e38444e55f9e737f6546]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 38(3) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(6), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-218c3a07c59c6447241667b2468274f8]: Sch. 17 para. 9 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-21d29d260bbde24f50c52fabde1e330e]: S. 104 applied (6.4.2023) by The Trade (Mobile Roaming) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/214), regs. 1(b), 7(2)

[^key-21df770d9db857b5f12c4f9ba40b07c3]: Sch. 17 para. 30 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-21ff647fbb07c04a6a88d0485c618394]: S. 241(9)(f) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 34; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-221b7036dcd8ffe252b4bf573794680c]: Words in s. 193(10) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 44; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-2222c09bd26618d54c504be354bd0622]: Sch. 15 para. 59 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-222b2a09dd4babb92b30cc4c9ba2c60e]: S. 368P(2)(b)(c) omitted (18.3.2010) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 11(c)

[^key-2243d95888802d085f4156dc47bd6817]: Sch. 17 para. 54 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-22581c243ecdcf39de55f9d4348d0781]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-2259af41794316c4e777eadb97866d52]: Words in s. 410(3) inserted (5.10.2004) by virtue of Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 87(5), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-2273f3c6c859a6df1a2a441074d892b5]: Sch. 17 para. 168 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-227c36f26a90a0c9845d17a15c5ab064]: S. 165 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-22fd61e2ba39ea66242fb84987514e4c]: Words in s. 195(3)-(6) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(8), 118(6) (with s. 87(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-2304933fd119ebd2fb60e6feb0477a12]: S. 402 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-2315480520b59bfbf82f28a35a60abbf]: Words in s. 4(10)(a) inserted (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. 3(9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2318afabb5fe0d3d865450bfb0902f09]: Ss. 105E-105I inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 3, 28(1)(b)

[^key-231aa9702f618e12067adb58798717fd]: Sch. 15 para. 62 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-231ac6725482c4e72936b65f1a25844f]: Sch. 15 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-23269bb0fa1d518e5b8e117486f4a61f]: Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-23269eb43e09f90ff89b1b460569900b]: S. 52 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-232e134f2dcb0670d87ef82850368c50]: S. 365(5) 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-233e84ca2b01db94ea729dc793cde2fe]: Sch. 18 para. 44 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-2352c1e13ae9d6f0b9f7179e02957c47]: Sch. 17 para. 104 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-237dbebe57775ddb43803c9925b37c7d]: Sch. 18 para. 58 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-2383513affcf796f0132161c06861a49]: S. 102 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-238419078c051e6e3f88555a4927715f]: S. 50 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. 26 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 8)

[^key-23923ab1205bcb078d8650191956d82d]: S. 186 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-2395e2fe0a2f517458c7c8b435347d4b]: Word in s. 193(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(4)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-23a2a5dc36b8c3374aee8ab20237aa8b]: S. 368BA(4) inserted (6.4.2021) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(3)(a), 26 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-23a65843d4adebacf31a894cb0d08a74]: Words in s. 151(1) inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 18(4), 28(1)(c)

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