Communications Act 2003

[^key-79115601a2b21d3c2497d349ecf070d9]: Word in s. 134B(1)(i) 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(c)

[^key-79319193621183c0b46652d4a175c5a1]: Sch. 17 para. 23 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-79559b4344b44bb6d1e36b704b37c02a]: S. 4A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-7963f676dc50465fa1937357600344ac]: S. 81 substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 44 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 11)

[^key-7972ee59a9b2eb263014f2e9b95f8c6f]: Sch. 17 para. 96 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-799b4a383e882752cea16f6a4470442e]: Sch. 16 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-79bb476aa08dfd929ac51f0af357b4a4]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 21(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 68(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-79d13ad500d169f769aceb9a6b34cb8b]: S. 178 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-79f10050bb845542f24c364230683d75]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(2)(b) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 45(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-79faffc66daf656b1d1513a150b8025f]: Sch. 17 para. 13 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7a03dcc821ddbf8581ccd94945b05814]: S. 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-7a2b8f8b6be917c13a21931994ad34f8]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(3)(d) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 58(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-7a5168df8a02cb45a11c4cce4fb281bf]: Words in s. 403(6) 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. 63

[^key-7a679c8b083090d27f71aa9cf4a55778]: S. 335(2A)(2B) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 26 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7a738c684418dbbdc0cb26f5315d33e1]: Words in s. 151(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. 61(2)(d)

[^key-7a96659e3ad08c1d5518fba4245d5087]: S. 59 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-7aa83e3b8b7e93f931bff02b1f0820ed]: Words in s. 368L(1)(c) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 40(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-7aa9a51db55be10dd0951cd80e4e15ee]: Sch. 17 para. 86 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-7aabbbeea9aaa8f3c2714e615fd77ae7]: Sch. 18 para. 1 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-7aec9928489d304a7c33caea5fbd138f]: Words in s. 123(2) substituted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), ss. 80(5), 100(5); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(e) (with art. 7)

[^key-7afde8f073455f28605b67b10abe4147]: Word in s. 341(1) 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-7b055524904163d0ac7c100c7d30b80c]: Sch. 15 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7b26ed780c1a37009cce576cc402338c]: Word in s. 310(3)(a) omitted (1.11.2020) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 11(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-7b32ff839cc2023533d4ed40373dd9af]: S. 94(10)-(10B) substituted for s. 94(10) (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 17; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-7b3c06cae36990d1df293edadc4b3373]: Words in s. 368I(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(5)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-7b42b2d9e5e3fba5ffb827d3228210c6]: S. 135(3)(izc) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(3)(a)(i), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-7b471b9059e1a6ed8100734281610ff4]: Word in s. 100(4)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 59(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-7b5331b33f86112eb6398dc4d1ca1922]: S. 124N inserted (8.4.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 16(1), 47(2)(a)

[^key-7b568461727705babd9207c7df791d37]: Words in s. 368R(1) inserted (20.5.2016) by The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 46(5)

[^key-7b5d6153ad2c6546f1f46bc9f41d1f3a]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(2) 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-7b691e8266e1f54c5c1339adffa2ed97]: Words in s. 400(1)(c) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 32(a)

[^key-7b695777d2061e2de1cc7cbd203ae185]: Sch. 16 para. 8 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7b6bc79334bc83fadd1c0e08940a540a]: Sch. 17 para. 73 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-7b6f514f8d759230d2c5acb645d46ff5]: S. 7 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7b7578750f89882757090c55b6c3c5ba]: S. 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-7b772e85ea48118959a5e974bb294e86]: Word in s. 88(1)(b)(ii) 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. 42(2)(i)

[^key-7b8a48ab19acfcd05938813590e18715]: Words in s. 113(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. 73(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-7b93800f15fc4c4284e3d6f15a5982e9]: Sch. 17 para. 152 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-7b9697cc7329d6dc54dab8ea0d9d450f]: S. 65(6) 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. 22(7)

[^key-7ba9ddd4ed4193be6b21676e68e07613]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(5)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 57(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-7bbf372489e9081f4bac060a580e5e9f]: Word in s. 106(4)(b) 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(6), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(a)

[^key-7bbf377c661eaefbc9bee6d7e6cdc60d]: S. 35(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. 10(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-7bc33207dc60b0fa0a077051932030e1]: S. 379 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7be922d93db14ef7a92e127913df84ac]: Words in s. 111(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-7beb3bdcb240c1ec72655da4b0f4675b]: S. 321(5)(c) and word inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(6)(b)

[^key-7c0604506d74f9e0135aeb9f75fde470]: S. 341 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7c0ca87ae7cae9b2221e9797701a3a9c]: S. 79(6A) inserted (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. 73(5)

[^key-7c0f1b0ad445404e0842813ee2af839c]: Sch. 17 para. 72(1)-(3) (5) (6) 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-7c104614f54891c00408846dd23ed3ad]: S. 190(6A)(6B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 95(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-7c208cef2fbb6132a40e227b97690c87]: Words in s. 362(1) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 45(2)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-7c30344f3ad05f0b07fb262f072bce49]: Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7c52c6022fca0b6aa5b7a2da076c0802]: Sch. 12 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7ca8d49ab86f3f19282168358e89b66f]: S. 314 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7caa2f15faa0c0c1a4f5f1ca102aba86]: S. 203 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7cb8d85336823428b552d2e82dc25c85]: Sch. 17 para. 38 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-7cc3398bdda3e190b66202592f91a352]: Sch. 18 para. 26 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-7d052f131177a8015b780eedb29317f7]: S. 173 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-7d07efd8e7159e66bec28b5a7e0ae285]: S. 32(1)(b)(iv) and word inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-7d0ea848187715d78ce0a2246f6adc17]: Sch. 15 para. 138 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7d1c2fcab645b0cfe7ffcc03cecbef31]: Words in s. 48A(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. 10(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7d2ae3482550df03629b30d45532048d]: S. 110(3)-(7) 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-7d34c4ecce5ed0bb2052821874f0f4f5]: S. 280 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7d5753a69cb220e2a28b383124c8d927]: S. 183 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-7d58e626793fa97ad3e8f2eaea7aca70]: Sch. 17 para. 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-7d5d54c9fc393f691035be4505ba493b]: S. 368FA inserted (28.6.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(4), Sch. 18 para. 2

[^key-7d713abc1514298321cad0a768c085ad]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 66(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-7d7c38c0ecfe9666b31fe5a1ceae4590]: S. 77 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-7daa3f0f94e8a9b4b110ce917b42a938]: Words in s. 368K(3) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 39(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-7dc48d616bdcc0d7e8bbc861feb8cf68]: Sch. 17 para. 167 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7dda46ae2b10b4db86b56e3d35970eab]: S. 198(1) amendment by 2017 c. 30, s. 88(3) extended to Isle of Man (1.3.2020) by The Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/149), arts. 1(2), 2

[^key-7ddbef87821d207986fdbb7c5836a3ae]: Sch. 17 para. 134 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-7de2988bb4df02e0b502761e60ec027f]: S. 69 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-7ded329c137d0d06913f8deed553c78e]: Sch. 18 para. 19 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-7def110cb4cf7683c135bd301406a303]: Words in s. 100A(3)(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. 50(3)

[^key-7e0ad8cd81e443f8b4f77fe231a07ac3]: Sch. 4 para. 6 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-7e0b0dee573a9109229cf6ac7e4ef610]: S. 233 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7e1e7b59b3f2519bef075cbcc6853cbe]: Sch. 15 para. 142 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7e33b402c905c1a07947c84443cecd56]: S. 48B 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. 11; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7e36e387a5fe2553c15acd64a05f962d]: Sch. 12 para. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7e48b368486d347ad19e75b8c55c6af0]: S. 402(2A) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 47(3); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(jj)

[^key-7e49b820fcb4a680156349dcb30f939d]: Words in s. 410(1)(b) inserted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 35(a)

[^key-7e4e7a390d2529e498d7a467fcc0434d]: Words in s. 68(6) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 37 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-7e5a6dae62f0414416eb750f0d17255f]: Word in s. 139(4) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-7e953baf288e9e68c8c7637aae9f30d5]: S. 80 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-7ead252052bb34a6b59fd527369111be]: Words in s. 87(4)(c) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 49(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-7ed0b4f6ede840c43999eba2f722ef6f]: Words in s. 94 heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 54(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-7ed67b156a67b1f647d91b9c92831fae]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(1) 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-7eddf677cd093e8ab0a6af68ab839e3d]: Word in s. 25(1)(b)(ii) 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. 7(2)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7eee62319d4a7a1f02b1d65eefc1c9e0]: Sch. 17 para. 131 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-7ef13498e01804f6cb79261842137d16]: Sch. 17 para. 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-7f372da177d50173b30d1dad88e7581b]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 108(1) 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(12)(b); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-7f5fb5886c17ce81c066febd48ede2f8]: S. 79(2)(3)(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. 24(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7f8373352ce1e33456fd23348506529d]: Words in s. 405(1) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 34(2)(b)

[^key-7fafd095be30bafa23661542a5e9d4ae]: Sch. 17 para. 33 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-7ffacdd058079483357a5b2979ce26ff]: Sch. 4 applied (E.W.) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 5(4) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-7ffd4929ae0aecc6baf50885c44b66fe]: S. 324 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-7fff210dc471cb6c3594c8c7582f4758]: Sch. 17 para. 66 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8019e5cb7287bc82e6f576f0b35969cf]: Sch. 13 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-803d782cf109b1b8ae6283b6610fb4d9]: S. 271A inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 23(2), 47(1)

[^key-8040aa3572697057e699b84a30ed2b17]: S. 399 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-8051940492543a043e9075a7dc8e49c6]: Sch. 15 para. 49 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8086f0752ced293538bbc287644496b7]: Sch. 15 para. 106 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-809766148fd4b1821fa7c2a27ddc7c5c]: Words in s. 370(11) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 63(2); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-80c9a3a0d45287e392094dac504dd171]: Words in s. 405(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 50(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-80f3b14d399d04b067035922998cea70]: Sch. 18 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-810b11619fbb5ff8c0f78e0dcb0786a2]: Pt. 4A Ch. 2 heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 37(5), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(o)

[^key-8113c69d92848f690caecd0f1c6781b1]: Words in s. 65(3) 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. 22(6)

[^key-8114538783d2ae76af2ad3c2815e5100]: Words in s. 87(4)(d) 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. 41(3)(b)

[^key-811d6de20110897567d1191555a02050]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 41 substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(5)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-81351a6fcbeae4489fecc3cb8b40fcee]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 3(7) substituted (15.6.2011) by Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 6(4)

[^key-81364a6749d935d2388706779f282b1c]: Words in s. 33(5)(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. 8(a)

[^key-813bd2d7effa27d42f9140e55e22d052]: S. 197 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-814d09ddcb541533ea67b5ef9ba9b1f0]: S. 35A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 11 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-815294e0ebb87ab318163a9598ddf9a2]: S. 42(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. 17(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-8154e8facaabd455884f4cb51b0cee58]: Sch. 18 para. 15 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-816d0efdfe6eddb6813d5881d0c67e7b]: S. 93C(6) omitted (31.12.2020) 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(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 77

[^key-8183b792a847269e6b8e4a05337ff893]: S. 146 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-81b3802d133a1b7f3a8f334dc5d46030]: Sch. 17 para. 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-81cae5dc3365b3a803db5e152b4b72e1]: Words in s. 368M(2) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 7(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-81f54de942bbcf296d4813812872df93]: S. 368C(5) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 28(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-82265637f130d60293f9cf1afadd355d]: S. 258 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8228672367d2c6c15a9b405a50be60c3]: Word in s. 400 heading omitted (10.1.2024) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 206(5), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z26)

[^key-82329c6afac53023ce6fd57c415f0c0c]: Word in s. 193(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8267c33365b869b1940fb45901b8218b]: S. 343 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-826e2cbc14c56b114e05109886c11cdb]: Words in s. 401(8) omitted (31.7.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(8), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-827e4d8a597772cf0dd83f45fd0a3deb]: Sch. 12 para. 18(6)(a) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(5)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8293c238ee8eeb0015db83df2026a827]: S. 109 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-82cf8b7534ac0234789242529fe32d39]: S. 368F(2) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 33(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-82d167e1bfae4d50cc60d558c1ceeb23]: Sch. 15 para. 66 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-82ee22bc45cd4f6c6661ba1cc17d17de]: Sch. 17 para. 93 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8304c00e8ce527698188371c696ec19e]: Word in s. 371(3)(a) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 15(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-830d5a16c23d2eabfbc031ebf81f1de0]: Sch. 17 para. 137 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-8332e95902f4e66e547cfc6eea334bf7]: S. 49(4B)(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. 13(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-835097924c6153045a5040a5c0026271]: S. 29 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-8350d0cd3b1d80075f2470f08eaeabb8]: Words in s. 370(7) 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(8)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-83a507b340dd081d68cb4184267934da]: S. 58 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-840a4f719ce0430d150ccfd1f352059b]: Sch. 3A para. 23(2A) 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(6); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-8431537fa7b215995f705429b157b2e6]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 27(2) inserted (26.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 66(5), 79(2); S.I. 2023/469, reg. 2

[^key-846c9435a90bb7cad3fa24c2f6a213ad]: Word in Sch. 17 para. 168 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.2013) by Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (c. 10), ss. 19(1)(e), 23(2); S.I. 2013/1966, art. 3(r) (with art. 5)

[^key-849efd89d7882a132989d19e9984ffef]: S. 33 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-84c3ada16dc10ca9caf14e1bc97899a0]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1958 c. 24, s. 17 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 6; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-84c7635bc62dab0d1c08ad9a1d1b623d]: Word in s. 368F(4)(e) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 33(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-84f61dbef312e385e66f5736a1f23951]: S. 6(11) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(9)(b), 240(4)

[^key-850adcc452ebe74a04f49a7828683eb9]: Words in s. 134B(1)(2) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 82(3)(a), 118(2)

[^key-850cc1878bbfb6827f6f1c78a71187ae]: Word in s. 339(5) 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-851215621d398bfa7c66eac8c11d58d7]: Words in s. 229(6) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(12)(b), 47(1)

[^key-8514fae979e04d8b235cf7a11f0f82f0]: Sch. 17 para. 28 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-855350464c7632d4d9831dbe82e55460]: S. 231(1) in force at 28.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/3309, art. 3

[^key-85819b4e2721535a1cb9c759c0fb8d7e]: S. 84(3) 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. 46(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 12)

[^key-8588b63ee0b33feafd91afa639dc8b09]: Sch. 9 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8592c13891fc80ac93a2c9737c4ba73b]: S. 76 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-8593989bd56b5f79c7e0fc2578f5da39]: Words in s. 368K(2)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 5(4)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-85bcf0e2f81ce3e9331c0780a45a485d]: Sch. 12 para. 18 excluded (13.2.2013) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/242), arts. 2, 4(3)(c)

[^key-85fc7a875ab2e90cbd2dfd5401f9a4f0]: Sch. 15 para. 135 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8602082837bc9ff7b85f38efe2bf311f]: Sch. 8 para. 12 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-860308094151ba13563394cf53dc8a7f]: Sch. 17 para. 25 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-86274926b111095670908fac89f540b9]: Words in s. 368D(2)(d) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 31(b)(ii) (with Pt. 7)