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
Reform history JSON API

[^key-6ae8439ec9e285834f3400d1c2cd9b3b]: S. 394(3)-(10) applied (6.4.2023) by The Trade (Mobile Roaming) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/214), regs. 1(b), 11

[^key-6b0a16714e0049aff2db0a2f9d1a9236]: S. 151(4)(ba) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 90(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-6b30f6e8c7ca5d7e06cc1cad73ab4620]: Words in s. 314(2)(b) substituted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes, 17.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 44(6)(b), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-6b33f25754dae3740110e6d195b46f38]: Ss. 137A, 137B inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(2), 118(2)

[^key-6b494077cffbeaa695b0ee37ffb05be3]: Sch. 8 para. 9A inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 16(3), 47(1)

[^key-6b4c60ab287c547fbd181bbbb2e7c030]: Words in s. 138(1) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(3)(a), 118(2)

[^key-6b692031bf4b37831fc66377ec722686]: Sch. 13 para. 8 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6ba2d2a08068e8558758be24e258ff66]: Sch. 17 para. 146 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6bb175dba3e9d9fe760287f3db3c0818]: S. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6bb90caae587c9397013ddf3a0fd7373]: S. 382 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6bd847a025a9ab077d1f701f84861669]: Words in s. 368H(16) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 7

[^key-6be4cbbe1d60a592e5f46d8a871ca751]: Sch. 12 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6c11de601b56efd203905a4a7fe4530f]: S. 193A inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 54, 103(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(b) (with Sch.)

[^key-6c1713b9c72601fe539b80ee409c1bd8]: S. 42(1)(e) 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)(v) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-6c61533a5b72417bb7277f591e5e9f9e]: Sch. 18 para. 56 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-6c665fb59a79af8636e93cdc8fb5b7e7]: Words in s. 230(7) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(17), 47(1)

[^key-6c7931cf20179e998e664ab23d271f9c]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 13(2) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(5)(b), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-6c8d6b944f82071cf6d54e0bd2b05aa4]: Word in s. 43(6) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 18 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-6c90d4aca8c4f63b808e73742d7a4d55]: Sch. 13 para. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6c93d72e47d9356079b583485f850914]: Sch. 15 para. 51 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6ca7d796e583fcf75d44b547174b1fbd]: Words in s. 190(4)(c) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 27

[^key-6cce92d6ccb8d603f1339c19d3e42df2]: Word in s. 193 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(8); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-6cd01f83a727488262974dfc13c84d34]: S. 164 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-6d1d05d561583c81d46385c5fb4bdaa3]: Sch. 12 para. 18 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6d26a516d223e494a0a2a94202e7cb6d]: Sch. 16 para. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6d6427f0def9828798d8b311ce03058d]: S. 128 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-6d8a785d6a580fabecb39721fa22f2d6]: Words in s. 270(4)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-6da99f4fda6abb348d47b08e6b037f61]: Sch. 11 para. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-6db8e35824e8cfb35d2b350876fa80fd]: Sch. 4 para. 3 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-6dc469434a9fe78db569335dae79cc24]: Word in s. 42(9)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 17(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4, 5)

[^key-6de2bfa93e9d3677d0eabf78cb08f9cf]: Sch. 18 para. 4 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-6e1519df7ae16e06c058b7cc7b6e68bb]: S. 38(6)(f) 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. 14 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-6e412f7c4f231e5ff3ce3cfb75c3a686]: S. 79(2A)-(2C) 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. 35

[^key-6e4a0781efc30941cf8adeeac5efa88b]: S. 393(6)(a) in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-6e4c51366136262fbf54b575a4c88889]: Words in s. 96C(4)(d)(ii) 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. 46(3)

[^key-6e4c5a188e0e619d587f9d0fd683decc]: Words in s. 12(9)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 30; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-6e59084381a32ac8a5def194ad48a0ba]: Words in s. 49(1)(b) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-6e59975aef954d18bd4b7bb4292f7526]: Sch. 17 para. 112 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-6e5d6960b75471e1fab4a970f67e90fc]: Sch. 19(1) Note 2 in force for specified purposes at 25.7.2003 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-6e68ac001f651ef5b623e80dc736e16f]: S. 321(3A) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(4)

[^key-6e6a9271f72373014f2ed3c8fbc5969c]: S. 34 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-6e7b158ce6c5b1d8d393135b3d439876]: Word in s. 4(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. 3(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6e8c6162cf82715e69ff8ddc1904d81c]: Sch. 8 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-6ea23e893718994ae3d06eb4a56f4683]: S. 148 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-6ea5baac94fabd99cac2118e8fac8306]: Words in s. 405(1) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 34(4)

[^key-6ec1ed7f26ac6893fd967320827a7b30]: Sch. 17 para. 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-6ed4d8319bd2028b1644f3af23877431]: Sch. 18 para. 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-6ed6d273fbfb946515c366a4de38ab6a]: S. 86 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-6eed7390182e5fe9e5a1d2c9f07ae948]: Sch. 18 para. 55 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-6ef6143fa1bd04d5dccee1c08c9eb0cc]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(9)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-6efc69ef64d7fb94bd51b068700d1d34]: S. 367 repealed (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(2), Sch. 21 para. 2

[^key-6f010969b6723053648f774f51a0d673]: Sch. 17 para. 175(2) repealed (19.7.2006 with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 Pt. 3(6) Note of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 26 Pt. 3(6)

[^key-6f5e5e7cbf4da1a0b9aa812905782e1f]: Word in s. 339 cross-heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 40; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-6fb2317500494b540ca5d9b35fe61b07]: Words in s. 107(9) 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. 53

[^key-6fca05970ad354d5b6c5d78b0cd42831]: S. 393(1)(e) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(2)(c), 240(4)

[^key-6fce5ac4673559b20046fca70d7d92e6]: S. 84A(7)(8) substituted for s. 84A(7) (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 74

[^key-6fcf49546db6c3df9d59d36bf54477db]: Sch. 14 para. 10 in force at 12.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-6fd4a5247e0be79667d68a7764d4ecd4]: Words in s. 48A(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. 10(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6fecc26a54667d332498cffd3fdbd7f7]: Sch. 17 para. 128 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-70238616a8d74dc377d014d10c4be74d]: Sch. 17 para. 95 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-703c566350992519436d0465f6f7d0b8]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(8) 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-7070d829daaa56fa8e8dd60827596dd6]: Sch. 11 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-707de4b04e8d33d5c777703b59851040]: Sch. 13 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-70fe8776316fd49fcf7688c20693568f]: Word in s. 97(2)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 56(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-7101115d7925c524ff77c7f10ca8ae1c]: S. 194A applied (6.4.2023) by The Trade (Mobile Roaming) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/214), regs. 1(b), 10(2)

[^key-7101d36c83747f94338903c9deb10e16]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 22 substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 69(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-71266f5599693846e0c619b4623904f4]: S. 242 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-712aa99689a6ac5bb3f9710c6d27eaab]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-7137a0936eefa6e82f1cb3e533a3a0e8]: Sch. 15 para. 130 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7146f45fc810cf9920a5bd1ecfbdf978]: S. 134 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-715e03c838151cced74f955843c78b2e]: S. 390 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-715e6da7030539587b47891bf52d031f]: Sch. 15 para. 104 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7162ee4ae5cd989a5aaeedb07f55fb08]: Words in s. 224(2) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 25(3), 47(1)

[^key-716502d29873041409fccf6ffed87d6d]: S. 78 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-71a47ac429ccfc45ea01423b4e7ca219]: S. 352 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-71aaac54978b1cc63cd55aa5b91d5fe8]: S. 49 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-71d0b6bdb3d9263293bede783d6f2e08]: S. 364 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11) (as amended (8.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/697, art. 2(3))

[^key-71e4c39eddbab21862d1e024a2cc478d]: S. 195 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-721a7acdcc7759a5d8e3202291623807]: Ss. 214-244 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2003/3195 art. 6 Sch. 2 (31.3.2005) by Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/856), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(i)

[^key-72464d00ea5324c1ac16cd960d312581]: Sch. 11 para. 8 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-724b6eda2ab02c05bb497f630d937119]: S. 124 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-72584928dd54fe2dbcf608cf4ccbb0f9]: S. 347 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7263c83c20cd4345cff5cc188758f75b]: S. 198(3)(aa) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 3(1)(a)

[^key-726e4701b72ec12efc5f97a9d832f574]: S. 368Q omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(2), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-727206b13d1377f873e912d926736ad1]: Words in s. 65(1) 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. 19; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7275621ba9d40ad17d184d4ae0978ed6]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 4(3)-(7) 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-72780e1acc995126dcc185167a056528]: Words in s. 104(1)(c) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 63(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-728da30cf305a8882a88af9e4d9fe9cb]: S. 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-72c86568eb5b14e972be64a657ec02b6]: S. 311 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-72cc7f373402d4b915731fa6b4332977]: Sch. 14 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-72e14a70a40838675a6ead81a8139aa2]: S. 190 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-72ed341a38911cba8842b720f9f248c8]: S. 397 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-72ed5dbddfa6b78a0bb599973838dbee]: S. 70 heading 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. 25

[^key-7308a66a06f928024c08c832565b073c]: Words in s. 139(2) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-730c9a7f00a41724cf8723f4056bc007]: Sch. 15 para. 82 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-731938f7b4fe496ce2093ed347205a4a]: Sch. 11A para. 7(7)(ea) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 18(f)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-7319b9900530bd8d1158c3fe3ee7cbcc]: S. 38(6)(ec) omitted (1.10.2022) by virtue of Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 25(2), 28(2)(d); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(d)

[^key-731e6faf767ea21dc23c525a4340b0a9]: S. 85 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-73398c1f48be24093e323753cb07f0ad]: Sch. 8 paras. 13-36 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 36, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-73399afcb3ba0be47ce2931773755525]: Sch. 19 Note 1 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-7346a9b1de90c6b75a5616ab55a6dd70]: Words in s. 186(3) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 93(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-734b2c2f5b97522e2e02bd9e82027074]: Words in s. 405(1) 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. 64(b)

[^key-734ff7ea69b67b0f2d901247532b009e]: S. 135(3)(izd) inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 18(3), 28(1)(c)

[^key-73a92ecf29b14365f7f4050cae2583a1]: Sch. 17 para. 2 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-73abc40cd94161f31b67f13f24f886f6]: Sch. 18 para. 12 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-73b9c287fe678ea8f623b64bd18b3189]: Sch. 17 para. 140 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-74032ebf2edf0d5bb1bc05518698811c]: S. 48(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 48(2)(3) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 22(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 6)

[^key-741025cff0d4fa05401d0b26300f7e72]: Sch. 18 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-7412103cd53e7a7e7ee8cead9cc67775]: Ss. 218-223 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 26, 55(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-741a548c1695f0a63a996d9500438b5b]: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-741fe3d24ad6e6427df19147685c123e]: Word in s. 51(2) omitted (27.6.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 2(2), 118(2)

[^key-746bcc59653d91c05b6c2bccbe80f5c2]: Words in s. 140(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. 84(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-74876a904edee7c631f6ae5f46d1a153]: S. 211 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-748d7827b4439941895d1255e458fa9b]: Words in s. 232(1)(aa) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 5(a)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-749a543fc7807e468ff464f91254a088]: Sch. 17 para. 143 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-74a699bdc6e899932d0b554b4d2ebcdc]: S. 314(9)-(11) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes, 17.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 44(8), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-74be6ef56e7eed783d9590a503ac1b9f]: Sch. 15 para. 28 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-750469f62176e7d81d8d264f56c2965f]: S. 107(3A)-(3C) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 66(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-7507b0dd5d496a2d3c64f5e7097ad45a]: Word in s. 211(1)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 34; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-7509fd73fa6f919dab93eb2c5840da53]: S. 349 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-751f7853c5a2445605f2e75da73bf18e]: Sch. 17 para. 26 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-75274f71c6082e1451455809899af6ac]: S. 121(5)(aa) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), ss. 80(2), 100(5); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(e) (with art. 7)

[^key-757286c43d5d8730ec2107d64c5050d5]: Words in s. 233(9) omitted (25.7.2006) by virtue of Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2131), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b)

[^key-7591841b198d55b9448dd3e3f2270d03]: Words in s. 329(7)(b)(i) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 25 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7597e4863a8939746497ab7fbdcf8136]: Sch. 18 para. 51(5) 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-75a2f1691b3a8cc4a94fe98786edffbb]: S. 4(8)(aa) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-75a36f4a49b5473d78fdfefdc550553e]: Word in s. 314(7) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes, 17.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 44(7)(d), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-75a453c52a160ab7fe23f29c731aff91]: Sch. 17 para. 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-7605f7e55e424b0dbfe63de985d97470]: S. 33 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-761c8598e28df8c5c055f1c4702d2ee4]: Sch. 17 para. 40 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-762cc40785c3ea66efd53e39a6a0da5c]: Sch. 4 para. 2 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-763df13f07573a753ce66d8f12d05ea0]: S. 250 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-76581fcea2644dd3ae13105e98fb20d9]: Sch. 17 para. 174(1) (2) (4) (6) (7) 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-7675d49243668d0887efc09e249336dc]: S. 158 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7687ed113098d4a0fb561129990a60e1]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1995 c. 45, Sch. 4 para. 2(7) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 37; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-768e490f21fd7254f0fbfb3d1517d803]: Sch. 19(1) Note 5 in force for specified purposes at 25.7.2003 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-76ac0df54b22a12b7e2712464892d0b1]: Sch. 15 para. 26 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-76d4f54bd8b4ac37b758b3540c16d8e2]: S. 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-76de48de57dbc4d5a06e098aa13e258c]: S. 142(3A)(3B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 85(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-76ee73bdf4ca4d04adde0b625caa394e]: Sch. 15 para. 110 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-770adb6897aa6c344b7a250fc2072ee3]: Sch. 17 para. 29 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-77519ac4967e0d32e4caffed1db80093]: S. 244 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7752e06664c2c02a831f458c2314edaf]: S. 11(1A)-(1E) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 165(3), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z19)

[^key-77649740a747a318ee3331894a6b91f3]: Sch. 3A Pt. 6 excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 32 para. 33(2) (with Sch. 32 para. 32(1))

[^key-778946f963a2a64ece03c1d7eb197759]: Words in s. 3(14) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(7), 240(4)

[^key-77a471971ebed30792f4df6050a01862]: Sch. 15 para. 43 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-77d23a6b7437914868191e66c40e6d88]: S. 120(3)(za) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), ss. 80(1), 100(5); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(e) (with art. 7)

[^key-77e881a87d6ca16fb1ae248c0ef2333d]: Sch. 3A para. 3(1)(fa) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(2)(b)(iii), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-783e6448065626d3c494bd6b816f206f]: S. 194 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-7858723e216dcdfd5e3cc0baf95bc1ad]: Sch. 16 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-78a78268a3e6f88e1833ec3ea640ee3e]: Sch. 18 para. 21 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-78bd94fa0e93cf7377d2c84d0b211dd1]: S. 135(3C)(3D) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(3)(c), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-78c5b7306c5d7e830a1cc5f9516b9e74]: Sch. 17 para. 94 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-78c6cf32e28eed60eab763f42c7ebabd]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 4(3)

[^key-78cecfb1451fa344eb1eac584dbc4736]: Words in s. 73(2)(a) 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)(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-78d27ca0970bb91e78616f0462b5902b]: Act: power to extend conferred (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 118(1), 119(7)(8)(d)

[^key-78d6d49443778e89e46cd9b3ccb9a8cf]: S. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-78e073437c49d277ca8765e2ccb48f3f]: Sch. 15 para. 53(1) (4) in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-78e4f3964d6fa0d8ddd835a66149f09c]: S. 404(4)(f) and word inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 67(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-790e0950384618cad0ff616b202a49a3]: Sch. 14 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

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