Communications Act 2003

[^key-4e28728d921b413849570ab11fb469c6]: S. 133 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-4e2aa4141253d20046dac8f01b8cbeef]: Sch. 18 para. 11 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-4e5775a69df8c93b6ff0204dfda83d8d]: S. 105 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. 64 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-4eaab6ae9f61db331881c393d9250359]: Sch. 15 para. 81 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4eb63ff44dad9b086576bb8cbffd2645]: Sch. 17 para. 117 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-4ec33db9b6d29415440bd975ca80b022]: Sch. 17 para. 1 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-4ecd269e575f114b6c4235c42596a941]: Sch. 8 para. 7 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-4ecf1d8a455a2a6604ab830ea5a6f80f]: Sch. 17 para. 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-4ee24aef4a1808b0cfcc2f57aee85e9b]: Sch. 17 para. 163 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-4ef534bd77fc8555444290f0e86ecfa5]: Sch. 15 para. 21(4) excluded (8.12.2003) by The Office of Communications Act 2002 (Commencement No. 3) and Communications Act 2003 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3142), art. 8(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-4f065b28eb7faedbc81ac533f32a562b]: S. 67(1A)(1B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 36 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-4f09917046d364178c49994cff2b9955]: S. 199 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-4f3816b83408d9d08cbc88cb3fbf6d6e]: S. 37 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-4f42bcad118ed20a2225ec6446e39708]: Words in s. 134B(4) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 82(3)(b), 118(2)

[^key-4f471d343d4a623a678d58e62b7398ab]: Words in s. 73(2)(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. 38(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-4f69c66482fb84a9568e910d7b9e20ea]: Words in s. 144(2)(b) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(5)(b), 118(2)

[^key-4f6e9998dd4070bd93375d719de884c7]: Words in s. 310(3) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 11(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-4f700db4e887ea83dd75ae86d2581a8f]: Sch. 17 para. 109 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-4f79b98ae0b81c7fa9e42940352ba6f9]: Words in s. 136(1) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 83(3)(a), 118(2)

[^key-4f82c78aa873f5304bf732b256daa104]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1964 c. 40, s. 53 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 8; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-4faf50f11f2b34954f598248be7cafea]: S. 47(3) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 21(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-4fc48cf7157838cd62f08e0be63bdd7c]: Ss. 2A-2C and cross-heading inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 98(1), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(aa)

[^key-4fd80541751d182edae8060fd2300e43]: Sch. 15 para. 54 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5010f4adf9690e280614bd2419a9959a]: Sch. 18 para. 62 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5015f57e086705595af7203eae9198ab]: S. 103 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-502c922bae2c5c86efd9dbea5b2a68fb]: Ss. 368BC, 368BD and cross-heading inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 93(2), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(y)

[^key-5035dfd3b3e990541b59ab00fff7d81f]: Words in s. 4(10)(a) 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(4)

[^key-503890ef1745e6397ffdf9d43599b0b0]: Sch. 17 para. 76 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-503ee00a40d663c94f21cd5f876b4235]: Words in s. 198(1) substituted (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 88(3), 118(1)

[^key-504ba5a5ec74bd5865655cf4cf2ee291]: S. 228 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-50740c336abb9b6be1f2207a4369d0e8]: Words in s. 368D(3)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 11(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-50748a467dfe4ce946e52d4b885e17b4]: Sch. 18 para. 47 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5086aff5346d99feedebdd642aefa6ae]: Sch. 16 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-508bf0c0a7cde4754406cc207921616e]: Words in s. 80(1B)(a) 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. 25(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-50a16de3f43400882f2007bacbe1fc6f]: S. 291 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-50a2542a2b5f0410695fba2967e7866d]: S. 125 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-50a812d77774c64a2b3b3a5e4a76bc25]: S. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-50bfbd8ca425e004fbcfb19201c1803e]: S. 368BZA(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 5(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-50d651521058cbc7deef55e1c4aa13a5]: S. 36 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-50ff4b0ce088787e80e73232a4250f08]: S. 32 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-5119acdb2d2e95a81144da88f14ad57d]: S. 100A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 60 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13, 14)

[^key-51323b457f0eb99c03f9e6491ba35560]: Words in s. 303 cross-heading substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 7 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-51435f05553e1301ee8b840ae6a1c11d]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-5146b6c7250a072aed34d1a780b8f887]: S. 39 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-5171c952da49d015641e823d5eb507ef]: S. 32 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-517c4ca80b9e05ae02a2e4b04a9086ee]: S. 240 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-51a210a8be57ac52e7c4412b3c8b4d02]: Sch. 17 para. 3 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-51f268780e612acd0775d17ad926fcaf]: S. 135(3)(ia)(ib) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 16(2), 47(1)

[^key-520b696b47753b0aaf8bef0aa6d0f277]: S. 361(9) omitted (19.12.2009) by virtue of Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 9(b)

[^key-522a6601bf5ffd8bd97656ee356e18aa]: S. 368H(15B)(15C) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 35(h) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-523e26c7a931dc1a1023112f7a7f51fc]: Sch. 17 para. 157 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-526a07c475b512cf52a1bdff459dd04e]: S. 64 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-527bec5dac036e7f6b958234c4ed3c17]: S. 403 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-528cfd200ee9cc32936ca0687c4e5ea0]: S. 17(4D) 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)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-52c4d70f9767a30461419282e3934e4e]: Ss. 74A, 74B 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. 32

[^key-52de178eabb9117e4180e6637900efbe]: S. 381 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-52e30317f49e539dba1c9c993a508b7f]: Words in s. 14(2) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 26

[^key-5312ddfd1777a5ad2847fbe6ce5c6a6a]: Sch. 18 para. 63 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-531f5a49efc7278f1f2ab6dbd3456dd1]: Sch. 15 para. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5322b6eb2fb6cde1d6a41dae440cfbbe]: Words in s. 217(1) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 24(8), 47(1)

[^key-53693d3d9a3b8fe0ae4174d2c73cec41]: Sch. 15 para. 73 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-537a4aa3ece0a0ea3108a9cd66be5645]: S. 104(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. 63(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-53ac08f81cb8f0f8d4574ee411d86e35]: S. 91A 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. 43

[^key-53affed85b82e8f82cb3639c61c909d8]: Sch. 17 para. 88 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-53ebed87a594fd055713c7cdc683819d]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1986 c. 31, s. 62(1) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 25(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-540ba2e8b5939e24714cd6fbc7646427]: Words in s. 134(8) substituted (15.3.2021 for specified purposes) by Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 (c. 7), s. 3(3)(b)(4), Sch. para. 2

[^key-540e4b022877691aee0f9caca1778ddb]: S. 149 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-541b45ee2de18f5843e581e860b6a5a7]: Word in s. 362(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 45(2)(b)(ii); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-544bec49915c8b8be2c6e7f0a562cb39]: Sch. 18 para. 63 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-54583b0cadc5808a88667f803366bd62]: Sch. 17 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-545f31624c286f7951e48afd301abf97]: Words in s. 368B(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 37(4)(b), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(o)

[^key-5463e66051af4069d9b021d15197e051]: Sch. 3A para. 20(5)(6) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(2)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-547d58cf2a670ec971a2b4dca2538d43]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(7)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 55(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-54e8e41fc1fdf4caba4f376dd059d835]: S. 154 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-54f2575ff74e77d730f177095497cc8b]: Word in s. 4(6A) 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(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-54f37d2da1e77053e444e8bf87f61af8]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(a) 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-54ffb821e339618ec5f65a8f4887f10e]: Sch. 17 para. 48 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-552dff45ba8d3710035e4864bba72ba6]: Sch. 17 para. 117 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-55554ee67162109a99dcb72039971055]: S. 368B(A2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 37(4), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(o)

[^key-55624ae96091020f8714f4cc1b9e7066]: S. 2 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) (as amended (4.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/545, art. 2(2)(3)(a))

[^key-5565222cc065b8757cecff147997fce8]: Sch. 15 para. 125 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-55668106a1ca74a9aff59136d7e2358f]: Ss. 93A-93D 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. 44

[^key-558708aa74f6ca22041d9dd65529e0e6]: Sch. 12 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-559922a88eb9575eb406b8d090a83e9a]: Words in s. 319(9) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 12(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-55a5d4df46d3a09d82d53b86588623e6]: S. 101 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-55b12f422ad92596f43479936a33ac45]: S. 24 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-55bc90fd9e3ba5543f69723f4bab31b8]: Word in s. 368H(12)(e) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 35(e) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-55be97af83f52520dc16920bce167dec]: Word in s. 193(7)(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(7); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-55e6cf26929ac18857c9f78ab0973415]: S. 65(5) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 35 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-55e72d2e6eab4de03f8116f16110504b]: Words in s. 139(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(f) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-560504ead45c7284c185f76c237b461b]: S. 327 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-562e0d62ddcd376db1fe2743693d98e5]: S. 368BC cross-heading omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 4; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-5670da71f76a5041140d75590b8d08f3]: Words in s. 370(1) 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(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-568b00135087e4dae86b8bd4a29552d7]: S. 211(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 20(3) (with regs. 5(2), 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-56b10db967f4340735e27120f411c738]: S. 124M inserted (8.4.2010) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 15, 47(2)(a)

[^key-56be1b7a92947a3c84237eaa32af1cbf]: Sch. 15 para. 136 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-56c18697117605b3fa3d7024d12f5004]: S. 89B 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. 34; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-56df1886d0868104c7c160dc594844ed]: Sch. 17 para. 37 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-56f9ec9effdb33225db29bc04583d13b]: Words in s. 229(6) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(12)(a), 47(1)

[^key-5713174330f26888eaed33fd750f806e]: Sch. 17 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-571d8db53ad155cb615b37d9b1fa65c5]: Sch. 15 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5724ec7db2bb6d7f206b70dbe0f1dcbc]: Sch. 17 para. 57 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-572ca1ffbcac036500322f1a6ef40e8f]: Ss. 105J-105L inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 4(2), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-573bd61f410dfe01dd234268bfec0cb8]: Sch. 18 para. 52 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-574708b8e7187f40943c57b35a572800]: Words in s. 49A(7) 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. 14(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-574ef340ea63539aedba2af831709c02]: Sch. 17 para. 28 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-575fe0b1bc757671af39a6940d5601f2]: Sch. 16 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5788b42867d4da4a7c3c07d07864d09e]: Sch. 11A para. 3(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 18(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-57944f86afddf0d6b60049e16c408760]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 4(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 52(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-579cf9ab8c292e57facf717ed9d217de]: Word in s. 341(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 42(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-57c0c11e29245ae2da1ad31c1ca39d71]: Ss. 105Z8-105Z10 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 16(2), 28(1)(c)

[^key-57f49f574221320ecae50f0a458a3d5b]: S. 151(4A)(4B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 90(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-5803b1ba608922772738adaf50020d43]: Sch. 16 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-581efab915c5e98c54bca8c3ca426be8]: Sch. 4 para. 5 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-58277c1e16c6589afca5c27c329a2212]: S. 198A inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 22(1), 47(1)

[^key-58499eecf98c502869525bfaac3e328b]: S. 118 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-586845fff9634328cf6fef0c1f264eab]: S. 98 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-587a0985f881efb4fb9abf30d3cc6d72]: Sch. 15 para. 118 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-587ab818f48143ab10c5f1c6be47004a]: Words in s. 368C(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 28(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-589c0fadde2af20070b5496536b88dd0]: Sch. 17 para. 142 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-58a281ad4aba092c669d30f47df1c3da]: Sch. 15 para. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-58dd56d299c4ed994e5c586216edb421]: S. 371 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-58eb4e0cb0433d8f5f13a71981ee93fb]: Sch. 17 para. 1(2)(a) omitted (28.12.2017) by virtue of The Communications Act 2003 and the Digital Economy Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments to Primary Legislation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1285), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(b)(i)

[^key-591cd656eb13ca4864d1ce4d8a6aa6eb]: Sch. 17 para. 82 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-5925f82991f7b4964555e59ef9e9e04b]: Sch. 17 para. 111 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-5956ef323aacad2e39b932b939fa3fe2]: S. 26(2)(d) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-595cee153e6cde86bcc08c9e423229e8]: S. 110(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. 68(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-596ffd8f39f4e9f9ed0de8d3f9d5a75e]: Sch. 17 para. 1(2)(c) inserted (28.12.2017) by The Communications Act 2003 and the Digital Economy Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments to Primary Legislation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1285), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(b)(ii)

[^key-598a75e1048a0d812c41641e68ac762c]: Sch. 17 para. 171 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5998dd532325a35606eb594cb572c4df]: S. 335B(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 4(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-59b141e84501b275f4c47a63c566626e]: Sch. 17 para. 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-59bc7deedb0cad00e56592aa08450516]: Sch. 12 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-59bd60aa931c88ce4fc68c12b645dbb8]: S. 368(3) substituted (1.9.2016) by The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/704), regs. 1(1), 9(1) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-59d0bae9aff0204b879116c49f157eff]: Sch. 17 para. 140 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-59d70478b52472efffa1f18b27ccdbac]: Sch. 3A para. 20(2A) inserted (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(2)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-59fc4c4779f6bac9e2dd246e1263a611]: S. 25(2) 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(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5a09cb61fff770988b906ac110c066e2]: Sch. 18 para. 28 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5a44e6d0a38a848c544127f031b36a37]: S. 345 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5a518e722f604fd935daa25bccea3836]: S. 85 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-5a83c3ae33be9200c9de5ede0e6a679d]: S. 410 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-5a927e4514afda21e4fbc885d3cc8dae]: Sch. 17 para. 130 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-5ac84257447e51f9241a3f27701eddad]: Sch. 17 para. 63 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-5ad6738312963c2521e808f271b1ac65]: S. 24B(2)(f) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 117(2)(c), 240(4)

[^key-5ae8159ebddcfe25f89d6ddbd334bf54]: Words in s. 3(14) 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(3)

[^key-5af3580bb2c834aa4e3c9ee55458eacb]: Sch. 11 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5b0d2d7b1e08c0aca159fe159ae7b0af]: Sch. 17 paras. 64-69 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-5b2eb78b50f9b6c6fd66bdb388f7a014]: S. 260 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5b30636a5319367798189973a80a3aec]: Words in s. 17(5) substituted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 40(b), 66(2) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-5b400cf5e492cebffbf7aa3250d3e3d2]: S. 57 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-5b416fcf49605cc514074b8fb8fee678]: Sch. 15 para. 124 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5b601a46fe51274bac2645e8359f38b4]: Sch. 17 para. 35 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5b73e9af4ce918d1abbef9d45ad7d67b]: Sch. 17 para. 127 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-5b7ab7d8af73cb1ceb7b1295bde5e79f]: Sch. 13 para. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-5b93802383ce7ff0938254a204e89753]: S. 96 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-5bcc44af6f74c767a7047bdccc291dcd]: Sch. 17 para. 103 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-5bd44f8a441a792aafae2032393f18f9]: Word in s. 339 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 39(4)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-5be0d9756d86a446d99caa6fd551a125]: Words in s. 366(10) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 30

[^key-5bee4b3d7aa7adcc62d2b4980ed1b123]: S. 224(3) repealed (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 25(4), 47(1), Sch. 2

[^key-5bf18b6cba8891d267e4d6a02ae043a6]: S. 184 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-5bf51e3dcc0b718061292cd91228087b]: Words in s. 393(6)(b) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(7), 240(4)

[^key-5c33deda25493b02dabcd34d10b1cee3]: Word in s. 91(3)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 52(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-5c38640b3cc546a11cff6d3cac3df16f]: S. 375 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)