Communications Act 2003

[^key-86342b27ff8d55902d49ebb939f6c065]: Words in s. 119(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 5 para. 61(a); S.I. 2013/453, art. 3(h) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2013/534, art. 6)

[^key-86389202795cc6a8c605385d34949a0c]: Words in s. 22(5) inserted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 60(2); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-864144a7289988553061960d6b3b70bd]: S. 402(2)(aa) substituted (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. 3(a); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-865e44c26519946d6e8652d822baab14]: Word in s. 370(2) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 14(2); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-8677b4f315bee4c4ed7fa9cf3377eb7a]: Words in s. 100A(1)(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(2)

[^key-869f57a8604bb83afe5a93b33defea82]: S. 151(5) 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. 78

[^key-86ad343f5ad157e4f8d54056c9e53c0a]: Sch. 15 para. 84 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-86fc47be572375291f313f96e5753ab1]: Word in s. 368I(10) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-87067bfc8fd6abbe7e8438ac033e0dbc]: Words in s. 193(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(3)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-870dd10b7794fc1332ff408fca2cb784]: Sch. 17 para. 122 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-873272094c681133fbec86686040e7fb]: S. 24 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-8774768895b2ae521a848c5a1b62c387]: Sch. 17 para. 116 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-87770baea2efe3d1b886ec0573837b90]: S. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-878c2d15c357e78041e78cfcc19aa4a0]: Sch. 14 para. 5 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8799ae8bad6403dd55f7398db51abd68]: S. 53 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-87ddf36e163223611c7b31eb0eea030d]: Sch. 17 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-87de2130339d9b7f0242b9700e97eb80]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 9(9)(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-87e5e98a1e8767292623c9731cac27ca]: Sch. 10 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 63; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-87e778132a88f09c0599d24abd9ee90a]: S. 312 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-87f527e08b2ec81659298cbdf2ebce0b]: Sch. 8 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-87f5e3d94678d6f5e0de3b0781b7e95c]: S. 50 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-8827ce4dd5e1b84d8ebdec7fb87bce86]: Words in s. 233(4) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-884068f7f876419641f4d702af65a2c7]: Sch. 4 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-8865bf79e04524414e3f5f0f12c43803]: Words in s. 214(6)(a) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(2)(b), 47(1)

[^key-886b482bf99056ce65d660d030f0a4c6]: Sch. 17 para. 119 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-886eb03819fc4d73fb7405e94c45c63a]: S. 270(10) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(8); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-887d6c2eed1eab314283149154b0bfc4]: Sch. 16 para. 26 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-889a9682983286c5889228ccc011b93d]: Ss. 134AA, 134AB inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 82(2), 118(2)

[^key-889c3cc55935b1338d73c99e5802c9e4]: Words in s. 52(2)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-88a0940a7b86916c6f2c4fa5e26adc0d]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(4) 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-88d7865b6ed2968d2c8cc009c1de47f1]: Word in s. 270(8)(a) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(7)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-88d88b9d0d8f62a189be33ef3c22a78d]: Sch. 15 para. 128 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-88d8d23799da3856a48cd3ede6ead854]: S. 38(11A) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 101(3), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(cc)

[^key-88d9e8acbc68dc3680b6981d982cf2a6]: Sch. 17 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-88df1ecf657a23633897f1d66db107d7]: Word in s. 250(3) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 91(3), 118(2)

[^key-88f2b7f6b3b48708bfdd7642b21f0dfd]: S. 111(2)(3) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-890c2853e11453e62fcac317a27af72f]: Sch. 15 para. 137 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8916ca2af0f8170a59c4ebeb150442d7]: Words in s. 232(2)(b) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 6(1)

[^key-894899c268023fbf9b39a32abfc4ab42]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 10(4) 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(2)(b); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-8950e665800a267bf069cb14d3c1aa6b]: Sch. 15 para. 67 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-895f96383faad5c286a6192c51f62f85]: S. 368OB and cross-heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 38(1), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(p)

[^key-89614dd47f166b07218d0f08ed56a1b0]: S. 289A and cross-heading inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 90, 118(2)

[^key-899275045cd85695240370892b436865]: S. 185A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 92 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-89ba66274d19a0775425f1b4800e5f1b]: S. 40 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-89d5a1f306cd2c6a56fc9be59283a110]: S. 135 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-8a13058e78d8ce600eac9ff6e919d71c]: S. 259 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8a13e0176216c79c62b3a99568d7eef5]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 14(1) 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-8a225b4d0b9e305c6a4b17321c0c252d]: Sch. 19(1) Note 4 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-8a37eb0febe07d2d59fb25ac9dbfb5e5]: S. 66(8) 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. 20; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8a5d82b4efaa55555d99ae7441b6e1cc]: Sch. 17 para. 149 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-8a60e097f530ff544932b6e7a1940e0b]: S. 3(4A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(4), 240(4)

[^key-8ab7c56bb5c560ab71b9ba464c898f82]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 10(1) 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-8ac450ac8c15178a7ad52fde35a6efe7]: S. 81 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-8ad9a9aaff9db8f6c0a220f4358d331d]: S. 108 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-8aee2add11a6f23d484f84ff2dcf63b2]: S. 359 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8b19a04aecc35496434125325a26c96e]: S. 135(3B) 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. 58(4)

[^key-8b34d6af167645f6b71ad2169c266458]: Words in s. 362(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 17(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8b438d936a7275ddacac56e8d2828687]: S. 110 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-8b5116708328654f497f918c49a3b13d]: Pt. 4A inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-8b6bcb3f1360701d171f7ee7ee376410]: S. 113 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-8b76f40606525b5ac3028f410ce97f39]: Word in Pt. 3 Ch. 1 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 31; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8b7a52dc05718f4f1e9276a74507f494]: Sch. 15 para. 58 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8b8135502059db05c0892526965bd7b4]: Sch. 15 para. 140 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8b904635f5690ac3035a4572d5049d91]: Sch. 15 para. 21 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8ba01058962b20ca6e489f16087a643f]: S. 145 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-8ba7c1eb2668fad3eb5fc082649eeb75]: Sch. 18 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-8ba97c6d97c50954d3a21fd019e3388b]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8bb524aaf5b8ff2431828f9719a4c3d7]: Sch. 15 para. 33 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8bc5efb1c6bbc4089e151b85eda052c6]: S. 233(2)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 33; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-8bd32030a55f3bf5eacdf4beb5718ef8]: Sch. 18 para. 13 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-8bd7ba3600b46c39a6368ff543ed8c3b]: Words in s. 304(2) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 9(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8bd84a3a78853e5004a221bd82b951e1]: Words in s. 270(3)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-8be27126e59fc733ca8a8639bacf0eb3]: Words in s. 49(2)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-8bed0b33e95df167442f48f3b273ab06]: Sch. 15 para. 100 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8bee6d28bdc21ef92bc26e07790ee096]: Sch. 3A para. 23 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 4(4) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-8bf3c3f9b5ed4e5fb5b4549b395b5f20]: Words in s. 193(2) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 87(2), 118(6) (with s. 87(12)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(w)

[^key-8c04f9422c97004e5c853f8390d10504]: S. 100 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-8c191412939be0d0a0dda0361647d9af]: Words in s. 233(1) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8c3321ded0316d34ece52bef704d2c2f]: Words in s. 230(2) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(15), 47(1)

[^key-8c3558451cf15b6b5cb7bfb90e324677]: S. 397 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-8c3afabbae8f62f35751fb877ffb7894]: S. 247 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8c6030505764e032d7639575d55a1ba0]: Sch. 1 para. 2 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-8c617a6db5c45a88856ee2428ef97bb0]: Sch. 17 para. 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-8c658d1d1ea92985e1be32a9f7178a5e]: Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8c7f71f8e55fa6ada0cf3bfd02ab3813]: Sch. 14 para. 3(5) omitted (15.6.2011) by virtue of Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1503), arts. 1, 6(2)

[^key-8c8600ccae7a9b75d2393577a108c08f]: Ss. 139A-139C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 83 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-8c896317213623a73eb62449a59cf2e1]: Sch. 17 para. 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-8c91390b27313f317e7f32b133ccedc3]: Sch. 18 para. 29 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8c932e1c6565b1f121fbdf5aa988c4d1]: Sch. 17 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-8cac9f78ea4a6e3674c5577e3132f1e4]: Words in s. 368J(3)(a) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 38(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8cb7228310d4f94ffc9d3657b6518f1a]: S. 114(3A)-(3D) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 74(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-8cc0b76b4a1c8d49491e9f2bd331f9ef]: Sch. 18 para. 41 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8cf28fe04421092db474b25d514a16eb]: Sch. 16 para. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8d0bea1747d1fb8806b6eb563a9537da]: Words in s. 335B(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 4(6)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-8d359e78d5d9159cfd811c01548b25bf]: Sch. 16 para. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8d475bf6997a4f837abf58be78cb15ca]: S. 13(8) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 153(4), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-8d6f4d5ad705a43be845fa61e483c3ef]: S. 368B(10)(d)(e) inserted (1.12.2014) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2916), regs. 1(1), 3

[^key-8d79e8a3f0a8a6b65decd45062adad06]: Sch. 17 para. 137 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-8d7bf9a8e3342ba22e8ac19274a5764e]: S. 72A modified (temp.) (21.12.2020 until IP completion day) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), regs. 1(2), 5

[^key-8d9fee6029ed7e285b7ad9c9ae146802]: Words 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)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8db489f3fe174aab52b88f5adcd0f8f3]: Sch. 17 para. 108 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-8dc47de467330daf0cd3fca38152fd9a]: 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)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-8dd76a7c062ae9ede888043ca6fe34bf]: Words in s. 368P(2)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 43(b)(i) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8de9be4297534445775ded6b0fd376f7]: Words in Sch. 17 para. 92(1) substituted (31.10.2003) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23 (with regs. 31-40)

[^key-8df30806ea72b7220e41fea09fc64bd5]: Words in s. 4(12) 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. 5(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-8dfe2fc05b38091ff477558f139780b2]: Words in s. 97(5) 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. 47

[^key-8e0bef5504643adb8975d69aebb4a315]: Ss. 124U-124W 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. 54

[^key-8e2b9ecebf2896304bb9fee0ed33e427]: S. 393(5)(r) inserted (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. 164(1)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-8e2c8ef635e67db25888a3d5cc9dae9a]: Sch. 17 para. 59 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-8e30a7b0f7badd12c0b96e9f38e8bf63]: Sch. 15 para. 55 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8e549adc372a79818b089f5b8f13a937]: S. 135(3)(h) 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. 79(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-8e580c6495436bc43b0c34d7ebb1108c]: Words in s. 151(1) inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(3), 28(1)(c)

[^key-8e6bbf70045dbfcd6315999d0170e782]: Sch. 18 para. 20 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8eace322875349267e9b96c378a3a70e]: Words in s. 47(2)(a) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 21(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-8eb49196d399c7a67c74065c9ab2b03b]: Sch. 15 para. 102 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8ec18b9f9204f1fb32255c727e2034fa]: S. 368D(2)(ca) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 31(b)(i) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-8eca40676bd386ae3036c60c23e0b555]: Sch. 15 para. 139 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8f0b8c55db453854e31023a3c53435d4]: Sch. 17 para. 135 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-8f119399b18a4e0d0e06407651ac6286]: Words in s. 401(6) omitted (31.7.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(6), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-8f40aa206b1117162068479362011a0b]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-8f4917ce754a72c3cbebbdea6fe6d514]: S. 28 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-8f661b52436babf7d037e4a6de1b8247]: Words in s. 368D(3)(zb) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 7; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-8f6807b32a2cfcb24c2fb6c07f1c41ca]: Sch. 15 para. 92 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8f7511229043b9454135a1b1c7fea539]: S. 146A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 88 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-8fbcbf77e94a1ddb3b82cdafcf52268e]: S. 65(2)(c)-(e) 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. 22(2)(b)

[^key-8fda552675029ee01bed981e0c6082fd]: Sch. 17 para. 121 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-8fe013d38d1c5775d0d165ec9b2b513c]: S. 227 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8ffe19bf59151591077d8671ea315e3b]: S. 214 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-8fff285121ba7de4fa1b389413f20eb4]: S. 342 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-90081b1f340c82a000ac478a1ee055f3]: S. 160 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-90310244ab492d13746e877917d9b2e6]: Sch. 17 para. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-903808504c473f457ea6bb0389263e13]: S. 89 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-905f64611a802754b2d299314f3748f3]: S. 67 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-906b67a15e189c9ddfa0e8dae7e28371]: Words in s. 65(2B) 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(3)

[^key-907565ebc3d5819a447609b8ccf8c48f]: Words in s. 74(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. 31(3)

[^key-9079c13c7f2bffac7e399a702931ed4a]: S. 262 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-907ad0d96145cabca80cfe5d6d96e812]: S. 196 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-90a1740fbff84e9d426392b65e6a9d9c]: Words in s. 368N(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 8; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-90b8a8f2c82d29ce7f382b6219b7559f]: Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-912dc0cb00de68406c9b26ac4459eef7]: S. 76A inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 41 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-912fafba88e1b77b735ab37e74b7b7c7]: S. 368I(1A) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-917f9e2c7e2a4da4b8f0a897b2e8ca54]: Word in s. 48A 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. 10(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9187393658076c80db722ad666ee6e27]: Sch. 17 para. 165 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-9188094aa0d19e8900fc7d294603a235]: Words in s. 151(1) inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 16(3), 28(1)(c)

[^key-91a1a9fdd74b09e0f214158fb645784e]: Act applied by S.I. 1991/1220 (N.I. 11), art. 104(5) (as substituted (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. 28(2)(c))

[^key-91a2bdb12926a7148884e15e4aa73dcf]: Ss. 105Z27-105Z29 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 23, 28(1)(c)

[^key-91a5a415d0f0b2a72135c17d8cfa8a26]: Words 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)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-91ac62bc045bab13b89dd3c289fdeab2]: Sch. 17 para. 55 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-923084c446e347e98ca08899933bed43]: S. 98(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. 57(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-9233fa6a97250742746046e01bde5322]: Sch. 17 para. 91 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-923541030345f0142f303b36c7301dc2]: Sch. 11A para. 4(bb) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 18(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-9236b50950db053a06d180cb3ddb6c13]: S. 406(6) in force at 1.4.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-9250dfe576d8410d839f133004d49ee0]: Sch. 17 para. 10 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-92793b6d93828d875c53492aa522c995]: S. 271 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-928acd5415a3291dc8a7ee7a3d137554]: Words in s. 102(6) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 61(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-9293d9c6da1ebaa576fd970d8c78f7fe]: S. 66(9A) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 1(5), 118(2)

[^key-92a19dc5179469990edd398d8e46d4d9]: Sch. 13 para. 3 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-92af50ffdd3c0736a87dd828e5ffbd0f]: S. 369(1)(f) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 62; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-92b30916b9e9427e5eb3f1e3ee0db6e5]: Word in s. 230(3) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(16), 47(1)

[^key-92e437152a07feb738dfc668e9886bdd]: S. 156 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)