Communications Act 2003

[^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)

[^key-931f72583eae7b8e8f20ba49cd7e0b6e]: Sch. 3A Pt. 6 excluded by 1996 c. 61, Sch. 15 Pt. 4 para. 2(1) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(3); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-935519c93d227a7562755f7c8bc8c286]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 24(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-93587ce1b7b8d909532172c9180037fd]: S. 303 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-93706b91f62fd7aa1a6d837a1e756d6e]: S. 40(4)-(8) 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. 15(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-937b9aa9c0b5e900f49984295f104b0d]: S. 142(2A) substituted for s. 142(2) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 85(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-938f53e71d45bfb20c1595cababd6169]: Words in s. 362(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 45(2)(c); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-93b6d63f901996c7c4a055bbb0744f05]: Words in s. 368K(2)(b) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 5(4)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-93b79585fc21c3d7f7e6cd8d2bc2b19f]: Sch. 16 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-93ba4d9fce55721ee335951ff0223997]: S. 126 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-93c054b39708dc3cf2ce66be94a847cb]: Words in s. 368A(3) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 23(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-93f07c133a569984794aa5457864710c]: Words in s. 368D(2)(ca) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 8; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-94002a2080d855df993e65728e81f5b0]: S. 88 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-94097b3e2a0a8aeb226cef76bb92db35]: Word in s. 243(7)(d) 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-9426f0b5bdac484eaec273eae1150900]: S. 368H(12)(ea) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 35(f) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-94518a58471ee388609378c7184f40d2]: S. 232(1)(aa) inserted (25.7.2006) by Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2131), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(c)

[^key-94680a1735bebc34a1e954a655ae4487]: Sch. 13 para. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9499cfa3d04858cdd77298991cf478cf]: Words in s. 16(3)(c) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 59(3)(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-949fb6bbe47dcd97cf4aac600041f105]: Sch. 3A para. 84(1)(aa) 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(10); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-94df719b7d135f75a06186cee7433f8c]: S. 192 applied (6.4.2023) by The Trade (Mobile Roaming) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/214), regs. 1(b), 10(2)

[^key-94f58615560613d7b3dbadb1e68fbea3]: S. 360(3) in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-94fba6c46f22cc73da6aab5cb3e91238]: Word in s. 368E(5)(c) omitted (1.11.2020) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 32(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-952a5ca3343fbce5535041bd0bba8b65]: S. 134A(4)(b) 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. 55

[^key-953b3af6f259c2bd5d54cc2381f9a7e2]: Sch. 15 para. 123 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-95544019cbf406a648dc10076c1858c8]: Words in s. 151(3)(b)(ii) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 90(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-9563c1f4928a04bb5a36883c9b7043b1]: S. 124G inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 9, 47(1)

[^key-957d04b9c99238726b40eddd15d57725]: Words in s. 325(4)(b) substituted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(b)

[^key-958d311e7f9026ec7728948e239a0b8d]: S. 376 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-95c5781d3e3ebdd53e040053cc357dc9]: S. 61 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-95c6e044fbb2dcf4f661fa94adfee12a]: Sch. 3A Pt. 6 applied by 1985 c. 68, s. 298(2) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 19; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-95c75d45332c028aa0abcea27ab8adde]: Words in s. 265(1) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 38(a)(ii); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-95d0153742982f791b2242c90b8aea4b]: Sch. 16 para. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-95d0e4bc3b7decc67fe9694635410c4b]: S. 124R inserted (6.4.2024) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 21, 47(3)(a); S.I. 2023/792, art. 3(c)

[^key-95e79d4b9bd6959353c375431fc4f05d]: Words in s. 314(7) 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(7)(c), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-96294d6172099a3d6ec8f765735917e0]: S. 14(6B)(6C) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 10.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 154(2), 240(4); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-963fdb696d45a99730e115981f769660]: Word in s. 26(2)(c) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 61(2)(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-966280e7441f44e45fa90b02a332f40b]: Sch. 15 para. 83 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-96685d9e94463b06c97bdf53bf189aa4]: Word in s. 4(10A) substituted (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. 67(4)

[^key-967a1829a8c9ad4de0f29aa6dd200c78]: Words in s. 48(2B)(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. 9(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9688b97d45163e90f9fdc36f5e77fbf4]: Words in s. 337(9) substituted by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 55(b) (as inserted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5) (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-96926e1d45974b73d37ee5fdbd4502b4]: S. 207 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-96ccace7f7dbf16e2c8604f138b66e7a]: Words in s. 51(1)(e) 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. 27(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-96db64bc0c7f4addcb04139586110c13]: S. 172 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-97079af21bc75467bb162112512affce]: S. 368CB inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 30 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-971eb49211068f23cec8b3bebb47fdba]: Sch. 17 para. 81 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-9722cef9c64628178fe78d51dbfbd04b]: Sch. 15 para. 98 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-97287e607d65d9473f25df2e809b4b85]: Sch. 3A para. 103(2) applied by 2003 asp 2, Sch. 1 para. 12 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 49(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-9788703e1d36fc200686c3eee1b98398]: Words in s. 394(2)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 8 para. 12(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z2)

[^key-97c30f61e3fc6790ca988c43e2590738]: Words in s. 368B(5)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 37(4)(c), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(o)

[^key-97c52a77be16752069649df73fac82f9]: S. 404 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-97ef35aba3f514aeb723faef887f9529]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 74(3)(a) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(5)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-97fa286d6b97651a94c23bd87e155238]: Words in s. 144(1) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(5)(a), 118(2)

[^key-9806292a1eb78463119d09ef1b50969c]: Sch. 17 para. 41 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-9809fd98dce964418a1b3e282f5cc689]: Word in s. 137(2)(c) 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. 80(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-9814648eac7e457424cdff25cd2a24b6]: S. 368P(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 43(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-9840542fb8a94b2aa55e335ae7c18f45]: Words in s. 362(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(a) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, regs. 2, 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-984429597cc1ebedd8ee4a898cde1ccd]: S. 213 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-98504198ce6a8ef97d1aaf63c92d0a52]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(1) 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-985281ee66b1d8499d3f9576ce36e761]: S. 103(4)(5) substituted for s. 103(4) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 62(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-986a13ca8fd6b0a486372115e1f8537b]: Sch. 12 para. 22 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-98951c65bf6c65126cb0c3a55b672094]: Sch. 17 para. 4 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-98bcb2bf5c4adb516d4e0a0cccfd59ca]: Sch. 17 para. 129(1)(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-98c0bef1b9c13f60f6e3a5e12f7cd019]: Sch. 17 para. 37 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-98c182dbe8ed7e41d67922b14ae2100b]: Word in s. 4(8) 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(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-98c51caab24032dbd5ada4711326c7d6]: Sch. 17 para. 98 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-9910904dc56f29c87b6d20299ab224da]: Words in s. 135(3)(f) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 1(8), 118(2)

[^key-9919529a13d1ff0dcb7b9dd3253d2afb]: Words in s. 97(5) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 56(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-9919fa8abbba284bb73cbf46a6f04b67]: Sch. 15 para. 39 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9922080f3c382992da142c0e9027841a]: Sch. 17 para. 157 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-99425d5a7065a8797175e5cba2249b0b]: S. 109(2A)(2B) inserted (25.4.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 9(2), 35(2)

[^key-99799ee1fca116ca7a75817e245b2e22]: S. 387 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-999196b0c193af55745b218cabf4c69b]: S. 264(12)(d) and word omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 37(b)(ii); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-9997f414c77ae2c9977833bbead305cb]: S. 24B(3) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 12(2), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-99a63487acc0405b5c5a2d431722d704]: Sch. 17 para. 47 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-99bda2fe7542e171b45f39e85ab63b56]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-99c1295464f2463553315091e95bf0e8]: S. 33(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. 8(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-99c1e4f815e62c0d51bdeecd16f8c71c]: Words in s. 368K(2)(c) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 39(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-99fbd38abfe642da5708512bc318be65]: Words in s. 368K(1)(c) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 39(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-9a0f5970f9d3940b47e26a3f9ced22d3]: S. 288 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9a158ccd58af99c19488f883c0f6819e]: Words in s. 319(9) inserted (20.5.2016) by The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 45(1)(a) (with reg. 57)

[^key-9a21e4f393bf7008cb8ea411633205f1]: Sch. 18 para. 60 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9a47e03a37c0872da4c346eb9f6c0cd0]: Words in s. 49(4) 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(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9a5925ea5b60935c3e903daefb1fcfe3]: Word in s. 371(2)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)(a) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 23(2))

[^key-9a628c8c50c917325d95f449a2a77207]: Ss. 96A-96C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 55 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-9a72f0aea06361e0ee7f109c4fe12c2e]: Sch. 15 para. 75 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9a98c20a90f0a2992ff0304e866b48db]: Words in s. 74A(5)(a) substituted (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. 71

[^key-9aa0ae5ab843b59853937a8fc2c3ed25]: Sch. 9 para. 1 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9ab352497aa96e719f66008ff42656db]: Word in s. 393(6)(a) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 86(7), 118(2)

[^key-9ac7c38e452dd17b9db58b5e7ab93a0d]: S. 274(1)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 45; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-9adbac5c629565a3ca9d5e6d91329b65]: S. 157 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9adf310deaaf1a1aa3a0055632b82ebc]: S. 147 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-9aeb3d755eaea8a4d0be681fc73a4549]: S. 393(1)(b) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-9af423c57543fc5a82a4133231a15a6f]: S. 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))