Communications Act 2003

[^key-9b0aedc8c2bf6af10981ab2a9acf56ea]: S. 17(4BA)(4BB) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-9b1d3b654d7049f5b606c894c40451d9]: S. 174 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-9b29a85fb8c6e6197459cbbbf050ec95]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 19(a) 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. 4(4)(a); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-9b2ff689c6e797bbea5e5e95f81d6182]: Words in s. 405(1) inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 11(b)

[^key-9b4231d8e612ca30d1aac83702060676]: Sch. 15 para. 129 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9b5dddfaedf995cd3d59a3588764489e]: S. 368L(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 40(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-9b71c74a0f97c064e3e1ca179dba1856]: S. 298 and cross-heading omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 50; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-9b77e210493125aeaeedf3a8c9c624c2]: S. 7(2A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 93(3), 240(4)

[^key-9b8984d1360568e789eac38341ecbf24]: Sch. 3A para. 3(1)(ca) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 57(2)(b)(i), 79(2) (with s. 57(7)); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(a)

[^key-9b98e2dac211d34b097ef8d72b904c10]: Sch. 12 para. 23A omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(b), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-9baa72b6b604a2ec1d0ebbb292fc9b1f]: S. 232 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9bbd6a48237fc1d9fc3fe95e274937cc]: Sch. 17 para. 44 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-9bc50b42844560ef9d7c867ebf08475a]: Sch. 18 para. 8 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-9bf0e2c25398f2e64877100c4e6ce775]: S. 119 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-9c04df6334a02c2695a195efa6eaa3b8]: S. 400(1)(j)(k) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 206(2), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z26)

[^key-9c0bff3ae45d39e0c6396e2032251056]: Sch. 15 para. 42 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9c0e48fec2d6164f56c969bc8c7f9970]: S. 261 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9c1b16a403b5226aa7063c9d4b92dd05]: S. 215 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9c31ffb5841d8f1ef0590253f5204624]: Sch. 17 para. 64 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9c47ce095b458243d12d2801a80af852]: S. 166 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-9c835c9583dd088321c102f47142bb5b]: S. 73(3A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 38(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-9c8f3fe4bbdf2fdd363b6b794b2c2de1]: S. 49(4)-(4D) substituted for s. 49(4)-(10) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24(e) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-9ca5352090c1ee2dcbf7b47bfbca14be]: S. 384 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9caf3992c45573b257d2559e5aa98db0]: S. 236 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9cd313d69a69d0f730b20d33faf1b4fa]: S. 42(7) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 17(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-9cd51e299e6034a22ac48626495857f0]: S. 194 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 99; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9ce0049eece376653b8238862213088b]: S. 66 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-9d08d1ec0e4ba07edb9fd037e5ff022d]: S. 234 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9d0e232f429b7c66d069bd9810785821]: Words in s. 368J(4) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 38(e) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-9d143747122d3878ed24f13e1bdfeb7e]: S. 322(1)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 55(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-9d242f3bd9b91461fb5110864e61c817]: Sch. 15 para. 69 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9d4c56bd11d70e10d9bdb8dddfa4dba6]: Word in s. 24B(2)(e) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 117(2)(b), 240(4)

[^key-9d5a2f1dadf229a2413fc15d237b6d35]: Sch. 17 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-9d6e508187b0898c6d0632015d24bd24]: Words in s. 368I(3) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 3(6)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-9d7ce54d8a030002d7eed941bc54d010]: S. 110 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-9d82f529e8cc7462b0b57d10573ba35d]: Words in s. 230(2) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(14), 47(1)

[^key-9d929da212a480df9e55277e0551869b]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 74(2)(a) inserted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(3)(b), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-9d9e0598330dffe0665dcc0a264a4472]: Sch. 15 para. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9dcb7512b4a942d3352cd025f5f9df65]: Sch. 17 para. 162 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-9dd7d9c704f75993d276062f315bd05d]: Sch. 18 para. 36 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9defdede04c6ac8629ebd0d039204e7b]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1984 c. 54, s. 50(3) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 14(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-9df083bbf046a7ef30155b47067ba956]: Word in s. 87(4)(d) 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. 32(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9e1546429984dd83fb22b3be4b694e12]: S. 190(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. 95(d) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-9e24f1b2aede040bd840b814de7d668a]: S. 23(1) applied (with modifications) (8.5.2017) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Fire and Rescue Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/469), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 5

[^key-9e561750a5a6f8cdfcbf052813eb6e93]: Sch. 15 para. 116 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9e7014e5c83ae254e017550123cb197f]: Sch. 18 para. 54(1)-(4) in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-9e76f3b0794448d2cbf1a8f6b9ec18c5]: S. 401(1) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(3), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-9e7e2dbd04d3e3f0f57886a69cef2980]: Sch. 18 para. 9 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-9e8307b6c6e3513b6ea07a7fd84f925f]: Word in s. 139(3) 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-9e8f6a99bac87d4a837aea56b754f816]: Word in s. 230(4) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(16), 47(1)

[^key-9eadb533cb82ef9f4feb95b2b3ae0538]: Sch. 16 para. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9eda9606d1450b72a42fe64d11c7cf9c]: S. 216(4)(4A) substituted for s. 216(4) (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 24(3), 47(1)

[^key-9edf031850044fc9ca02e6c7ce3cfa5d]: S. 289 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 49; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-9eee957250211be236e4b5db55d1d05c]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 8(8) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 56(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-9f48db2a14cc2efb73fb22db2d4f2d53]: S. 329 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-9f514c19fbac3561813b0d2a8a9791fc]: S. 335B(2) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 4(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-9fadb7af5550bcaa67081f33e3090ccf]: S. 314 heading 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(3), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-9fdef3abfdfbc738133555c75c608f82]: S. 392B inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 49(4), 55(3)(g); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(t)

[^key-a0112e05c436478693e4bc835d0beb3f]: Sch. 16 para. 25 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a01d23a86006ae0a5367621ba44aac6c]: S. 136 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-a03756370122288565746f9af0a71c16]: S. 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-a03e0541f2b04a3f1d374fadc6b6c7a8]: Word in s. 324(10)(c) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 37; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-a059fe52ab1fc5cbadd382e24d95d62e]: Sch. 17 para. 68 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a078f9f1ad9128a3bf003ea60358c9ae]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1989 c. 22, Sch. 4 para. 4 (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 27; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-a09ef360e548f96c1789ac0019705e02]: Words in s. 36 heading substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 12(e) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-a0a7c5291d96f48ff54ab38c312c942c]: Words in s. 392(1) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 16(2); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-a0b603e7efab4b3f051aaad00a1f7285]: Sch. 4 para. 8 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-a0bfb13de7ac25c7b66bb9e28c5f63ba]: Words in s. 233(5) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-a0cb3b7b748b315377e5745a65649a08]: S. 135(3)(ica) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 82(4), 118(2)

[^key-a0e1365f9b559813944ede5523a1ab04]: S. 350(3) in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-a110038aa18fbaa2e3ab3a24d40244d2]: 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)(c)

[^key-a115f2ff4184f0fbb96b86c2934783ed]: Sch. 15 para. 25 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a14f9bbf00dd0b00305307ec73fc054a]: S. 321 heading substituted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(2)

[^key-a153a7f0ba9866a2c5462d23134eb23c]: Sch. 13 para. 20 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a174ee94cabb947fafabb977a457778c]: Words in s. 72B(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. 28

[^key-a176bc6dc3aa8547bf465fcefb6b6320]: S. 17(4A)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a19031d929650fa4573408d9da0196b5]: Word in s. 97(1) 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-a19129f8849d43754467ae3425908b0c]: S. 258A inserted (27.6.2017) by Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Act 2017 (c. 12), ss. 1, 2(3)

[^key-a192166689bd7b7b1f4c650f1e1e5ad7]: S. 273(1)(b) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 44; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-a1b31cd689b99adc2a90e5629ef38bef]: Words in s. 362(1) substituted (1.10.2013) by The Broadcasting and Communications (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2217), regs. 1, 7

[^key-a1d7c0be2be8e70bd8f5fd564c638d59]: S. 188 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-a1dbc358ac309b36572406372bda122d]: Sch. 12 para. 23 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a1e4092921fe3e3c0f48a41aef57a733]: Sch. 15 para. 119 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a1f1ecd72139cb2d249222c8b616e579]: S. 246 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a1f46ebc07a098cd286f0bf0737c5888]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 77(3) substituted (7.2.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 60(7), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 2(b)

[^key-a206ea1e0a86feb71ba161204f34e7b0]: S. 311A inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 95(1), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(z)

[^key-a217066283b52f945e2f3ce3d646876d]: Sch. 17 para. 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-a2312209a0de0cdac4ca210d9fd0c5fc]: Sch. 8 para. 7B inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 10(3), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-a24d4be1144dbf8bf9718cf315c97737]: S. 139(4A)(4B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(e) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)

[^key-a2513060c236888420ede00d7722e1d9]: S. 102(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. 61(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-a25255892acf5f1daf4b65059949ab5a]: Words in s. 368B(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 24(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-a25a3d64ab86ee922789fb5db7acc263]: Sch. 17 para. 161(2) in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-a275a93903c80c030a901e249971205a]: S. 51(2)(da) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 3, 118(2)

[^key-a29eff1bb5bb92b2fa968adcb284c744]: S. 115 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-a2b5c7926bd9770933442dd6c863079f]: Sch. 17 para. 3 repealed (E.W.) (1.10.2007 for E., 1.4.2012 for W.) by Commons Act 2006 (c. 26), s. 56, Sch. 6 Pt. 2 (with s. 60); S.I. 2007/2584, art. 2(d)(ii); S.I. 2012/739, art. 2(h)

[^key-a2c03b0430d97a9430cc1284788048f0]: S. 360(3) 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-a2c62ea4f7c06b13cae1a33f0ce3383a]: Sch. 17 para. 110 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-a2d25d2448392d9969e41ea774d196be]: S. 167 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-a2e4f2b2576378740aa94e66e7340f91]: S. 314(1A) 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(5), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-a2f13719687e456e81993c9c6eb232c7]: Word in s. 97(5) 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-a2f9bc7fc45015ad87546d8f7a69e6a9]: Words in s. 140(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. 84(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-a3346ec217f17bba2c229808447ed046]: Sch. 17 para. 82 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-a39b2a7e83400a5577f0e4f7779e0961]: Words in s. 48(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. 9(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a3aef1cc04bc9f3ad568e6ee4e0446aa]: Sch. 18 para. 17 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-a3aef83cb7d5d2f51908a46cdcc8a870]: 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)(i); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-a3b7dda5115ee47dd2e98a873ab9e9d0]: S. 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-a3cd6841f5ac4c34336eb142e9ed67a5]: S. 49C(3) 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. 16(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a3f6576e662938af7cf893bd154ff74e]: Sch. 11A para. 7(2) omitted (1.11.2020) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 18(e) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-a4054611b5355eb63a7f8813b4d37cf3]: S. 186 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-a40c80ff5f5b2333d6ec80af36ad31bf]: Sch. 17 para. 144 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-a42e971ccec7d7ded0f1e04d1f9f1a4e]: Words in s. 229(5)(a) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(11)(b), 47(1)

[^key-a4321143732de240aadb78da4ea9b860]: S. 140 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-a46b88d2dd5bf3c614319e39e356c027]: Sch. 17 para. 34 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a47c4d3a8c85461fe581ebf38e46d4ba]: S. 8 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a47f20a029a11978c210690d2bc319ae]: Sch. 13 para. 19 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a49836c32db06e71125de8a14a5df398]: S. 79(2C) 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. 73(4)

[^key-a4e4aac0a544cd4c94dec06ffac57ace]: Word in s. 56(1)(b) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-a520353ff51c7496920e3f0cb1604bae]: S. 51(2A) 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. 17(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a5251229f208a13de8b77778b448c7d5]: S. 230 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a5308402684d646a9a9e30984492d18b]: S. 319(11)(12) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 12(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-a53d7ab0224b2e4a1ad47c040fd69563]: S. 367 in force at 1.4.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11) (as amended (8.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/697, art. 2(3))

[^key-a53e0ab43d8696c2c0ef6fcfca8836ad]: Sch. 17 para. 49 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a546ac87ba729d13aed4a7dbde6c03d9]: Word in s. 100(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. 59(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-a56e429b3ec14958440c0ade555a2918]: Sch. 2 para. 5A inserted (1.12.2003) by The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Consequential Amendment of Enactments) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2867), reg. 1, Sch. para. 33

[^key-a57504c67cd558e4c73b39b956c86a76]: Words in s. 229(6) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(12)(c), 47(1)

[^key-a582a481b0ec04965439485b02cb2830]: S. 325(5)(d) and word inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 5(3)(b)

[^key-a58ee2b16d6ad3ef42ed724424298345]: S. 353(7) in force at 29.12.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a592fe5e43fadb8803c1fc69083d3c0d]: S. 393(5)(c) repealed (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(2), Sch. 21 para. 2

[^key-a598dec23aa79f29152be02397acbd06]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 15(b) substituted (17.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 59(2), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(b)

[^key-a59c5c812c769ed71d95ef091f329259]: Sch. 15 para. 14 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a5a8db454d2e79fb8b4aa48b47711025]: S. 32A 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. 7

[^key-a5aaf2077979576d16a8544bb54b1189]: Sch. 17 para. 32 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-a5dbdddab8968a4ce23e75c251676b87]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 96(2) renumbered in part as Sch. 3A para. 96(2)(a) (7.11.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 69(5)(a), 79(2); S.I. 2023/1022, reg. 2(b)

[^key-a6204ad1d2f803ca60f25c39df50203c]: Words in s. 94(1) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 54(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-a63ebdc7cf5e3bb6489e8103874d5cab]: Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a6429724cfa0a92dfdfee89cc16a1bb1]: Sch. 17 para. 61 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a652042febba5c914785c65c8c36728e]: Sch. 8 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-a654363a42dcf8761b7315e3294802ed]: 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(a)

[^key-a666886a3b7de426161877be4ad0ce95]: Sch. 17 para. 84 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-a67619af6edebb0c5b6c6dd10f155ad7]: Sch. 15 para. 41 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a678608e164af06565f4f5eb93f2fb31]: Sch. 17 para. 162(3) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 70; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-a6ae74b132320d92ae576167b3288b0c]: Sch. 14 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a6b00f042adb0f415179453cd7e1a353]: Sch. 17 para. 127 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-a6b673064216b1e3ae3ac1cb719ac157]: Sch. 14 para. 16 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 5)

[^key-a6b84fe011741cf814b3f6e7b684a862]: 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)(f)

[^key-a6c9583045afa12cd6890b61b4ec35ac]: Sch. 17 para. 139 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-a6ce573ebc2c5d81abfd7bb3ec7098ca]: Sch. 17 para. 129(2) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a6db3016a2cb680d1d28683cb3703ba9]: S. 127(5)-(7) inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 51(1), 95(1) (with s. 51(2)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 42

[^key-a6e48069b35c044bc76e71e6f683b45e]: S. 235(7) inserted (25.7.2006) by Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2131), arts. 1(1), 3

[^key-a72dd40d375d55a4f79af7ddb9bf759b]: S. 11(3)(4) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 165(4), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z19)

[^key-a73323afeaf321a9b008337e036b6e08]: Sch. 12 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-a78d229f7a166f8866416ed39a8efd70]: Sch. 8 para. 7A inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 6(4), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-a7971ee1722b41ba9a34744a399548a7]: Word in s. 130(4) substituted (25.9.2010) by Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2291), arts. 1, 2(1) (with art. 2(2))

[^key-a7ac96643eaf635803647352a7c8b894]: S. 151 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-a7b34e359845c441c15604900f4d0987]: S. 124A and cross-heading inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 3, 47(1)

[^key-a7df2eea62ad2e7e98025a3663ca154e]: Words in s. 125(2) repealed (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 1, Sch. 2 (with regs. 31-40)

[^key-a814035aceba4fef6075fcf9185f4592]: Words in s. 368Z14(3)(b) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 7 para. 3(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z1)