Communications Act 2003

[^key-b562b2f06f9d68a921916a580c2a379e]: Sch. 18 para. 48 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b56adce8246f8946ec8d0067b6789d89]: S. 62 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-b56ba694b1769e7c25c5ab8ca1ad5c98]: S. 404 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-b56f71ef00fcbd75d897fb8b5947e93a]: Words in s. 394(2)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(f), Sch. 9 para. 3; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z3)

[^key-b5755f9a794cdc42b4d9040ecb207fa3]: Sch. 18 para. 34 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b5763d20b8d8cc2566d192a87cc8f1b2]: S. 185(1)(d)(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. 91(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-b57d6b5bbd32ad9e1c9fc8a4fdb28b3f]: Words in s. 133(6) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 78 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 17)

[^key-b59a96626a1481a6ac61d68980b86792]: S. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b5b3fa2bc8bd2150e46ba27a2e3f3cfe]: Words in s. 405(1) substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 34(3)

[^key-b5c31a5c91e3a1bb4fb655b9aa30d7e6]: Words in s. 410(1)(c) inserted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 35(b)

[^key-b5ee177be19d43b3bdf78ff49c139558]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 12(2) 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(3); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-b603dee29eae229e580cde56dfc2ff70]: S. 38(6)(ea)-(ec) 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. 9

[^key-b613bb1b1b07f5a7545ff07cea6f3040]: Sch. 17 para. 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-b613e058e67cad7fe49374634d918b8d]: Sch. 15A inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 48 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-b64d90556f46bd0f41370c0cfbc4a11b]: Words in s. 197 inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 100; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b65c1ce97a2f6f9410b86c1fb0585e20]: S. 341(1)(ja) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(3), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-b65cbef5cd15b7fad8a8ad4eef4d212f]: S. 135 applied (6.4.2023) by The Trade (Mobile Roaming) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/214), regs. 1(b), 8(2)(3)

[^key-b667b257c3b948aec252b5899dafbb96]: S. 16(5A) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 155(3), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-b676665ca8b7e4b1d139a1cc6b7f3eb2]: Words in s. 314(7) omitted (23.8.2024 for specified purposes, 17.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 44(7)(a), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 3, Sch.; S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 4)

[^key-b67b12e44b9bb9a21bf07c064a24f64f]: Words in s. 106(1) 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(4), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(a)

[^key-b6ab811ca9101bbedb79bfdd87890be4]: Words in s. 368R(3) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 12(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-b6bca49ab3ec90e3d193c2521561a5bb]: Sch. 17 para. 90 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-b6bf36bf09a29a28c76cd51acaea974c]: S. 154 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-b6c7fee795338a345b8c129620c354a4]: S. 322 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b6d1bdf0f8dd5e576bcd4a4f5d35b885]: Words in s. 401(7) substituted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 100(7), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-b76f410edcee7316d94aa0019be26827]: S. 198(2A) inserted (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 88(4), 118(1)

[^key-b79b9bec3b790ba0159f5682040535ec]: Sch. 17 para. 175 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-b79d563c766f02d62cb734f21df30742]: S. 48A(2A) 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. 13(2)

[^key-b7bba481cd94e14b956b533f1301a640]: Sch. 15 para. 121 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b7be4ab243e558e3313678e68c7f0b17]: Sch. 13 para. 10 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b7bf4ae2120bd7be188fbbe2833fece6]: S. 74 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-b7c14f6ef5b5cde86439b202942c8ee2]: Sch. 17 para. 69 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b7d57fddcf8e5db37ec2b62ef9c4c3b4]: Ss. 105Z14-105Z17 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 19(2), 28(1)(c)

[^key-b7d77f1b1775184170fdeca38702f4aa]: Sch. 18 para. 7 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-b7db7ff62c5bb53dea7374c36a1dfbdf]: Sch. 15 para. 47 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b7dd044246dc229f5d551de48a93c782]: S. 335B inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 15 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-b80602f8148694393062ab68b72eaafc]: Sch. 17 para. 118 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-b80b89adebc0399e5d90b29f7cea9a10]: Sch. 15 para. 103 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-b84feb86674c9fc1598474856c6855d0]: S. 5 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-b8a50f59345c36fa71155274714c106c]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(2) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(iii), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-b8f67c4fa58568080eebdd17deecbc74]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 18(3) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 65(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-b8ff6244f8370637c5b747e2f954633d]: Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-b9280cace7bc453f5b9a8740ebe9d51d]: Word in s. 321(1) substituted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(a)

[^key-b929f07296aba0f4d0fda518a097eb52]: Words in s. 371(12) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 64(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-b936f2f6dba63ed9c5656a8f3611ba59]: S. 58(2A) inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 84, 118(2)

[^key-b95aeddfa6976c3997c2ecabf889fd91]: S. 390(2)(f) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 177, 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z22)

[^key-b95b7bfdae6f909e68bad619361375d2]: Word in s. 134B(1)(h) 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. 57(b)

[^key-b9fe85da62a67b1c033a9cd287640782]: Words in s. 61(6)(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. 21

[^key-ba0e8248550056edb48f15a0652828ef]: S. 264 in force at 25.7.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 4)

[^key-ba194e9bbc143a7145258cfd783b047c]: S. 123 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ba20199a89713f4295ef9a8eed8c8378]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 26(3) inserted (26.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 66(4), 79(2); S.I. 2023/469, reg. 2

[^key-ba2bd92c5b12297a1d86acf2ddc7724f]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 27(6) 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(8); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-ba3a2cb116f5a7c6cdb172f029bdb6b5]: S. 314 modified (17.10.2024) by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1033), reg. 4

[^key-ba59d417655a627537985f99c14e7d20]: S. 241 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ba62fbb6ca3d7f112e55294589963164]: S. 51(2)(c)-(h) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 27(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-ba6629bac0fb7fd4ce05f75ca4cc3ec5]: Word in s. 393(1)(c) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(2)(a), 240(4)

[^key-ba6a1b6d75724296350405b0733d268c]: S. 217 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ba7b07f42a63ba46f24ed39faf16f980]: S. 99 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-baaa14b3fbea0d7c754702d29efe6429]: Sch. 17 para. 67 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-baab600e972f7caeb6b1ad10f42c78a0]: Word in s. 100(5)(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-bab3fb3f61aa560cd8f82e3fa8b300d9]: Sch. 16 para. 6 omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 69; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-bafdabb16d70e2a332f2795cb46fc187]: S. 338 in force at 29.12.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bb0979ca369323eff5020c10578eb5c3]: Sch. 14 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bb0fd0227b70b4b1dac93ee10cffb328]: S. 335 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bb1081866f563331ec994de05431a04f]: S. 169 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-bb58eb0664714935391605eb3a902b70]: S. 112 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-bb64ae5dfe850f791f246b97bbffba7a]: S. 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-bb67aed6867ed5386f8d81f4b3e96739]: S. 80B 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. 27; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bb8eddff141594e23a165c7b5c6e74d5]: S. 190 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-bbacabf1866f4e191e030608999530ce]: S. 407(1)(a) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-bbc07f58028d3c22d5ad59fcc0b47dd1]: Words in s. 52(2)(b) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-bbc64cd6cd7ad7713377e5fa798d0d8a]: S. 368NA and cross-heading inserted (18.3.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 9 (with reg. 13)

[^key-bbd075d08877ebc9b3360110b10d2d31]: S. 192 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-bbd456c80d6555b7f5d10f2bbe6d41fd]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 24 cross-heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 71(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-bbe53d817b02516f44aedd45d5b0fff6]: S. 109 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-bbfbc80ab41080a6e837d21c1dcf35fc]: Sch. 4 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-bbfc13016747176520f5bb6e3011e6b7]: S. 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-bbfd3b1245f87e0bfeba5c92e06d4bf3]: S. 84A(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 31(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bc1dec70719910ae276f3cce05d0665d]: S. 370(7A) 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. 161(9) (with art. 3)

[^key-bc2c3c4bc44b18dff9a47a3006475d72]: Sch. 12 para. 23A and cross-heading inserted (19.12.2009) by Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2979), regs. 1(1), 4(4)

[^key-bc56195c1ba0cd0c2b6c7953bd977870]: Sch. 18 para. 39 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bc6218a8f946a3f6f8f15d7851a5ec15]: S. 78(5) 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. 34(3)

[^key-bc76b57a0eb0fbed75bc756d8e60d71f]: S. 367 in force at 9.3.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(1A) (with art. 11) (as inserted (8.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/697, art. 2(2))

[^key-bc781fcf985ddb43495594246bdd76f6]: S. 88(2) 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. 42(4)

[^key-bc82b3dc8d9ff5e98ac89a4b3926ca55]: Words in s. 193(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(4)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-bc90d0ffbb14e2a8b901ad303d241fb8]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 39(3); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-bccb1bec15fcc680b297efa69c84557e]: S. 193 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-bcdf25f546a33740958cc14bc683e680]: S. 224 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bd09bb0d29f2ff8e801ad3f14920ec46]: S. 368G(11)(ea) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 34(b)(ii) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-bd1c18317d6438381013e2975f5f6c46]: Words in s. 97(1) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 56(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-bd356401f0979144c6ed6bfa7ee4ff14]: Sch. 17 para. 150 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-bd3a0da68f07643d9d4ed22dd397ebe1]: S. 101 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-bd5aa80b57617b78127950bfbad5f21a]: Sch. 17 para. 85 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-bd6569d068ea476dc303d0fa152f534d]: S. 129 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-bd6870794cb792af9a7f4f0dc00ccb51]: Sch. 11 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bd9ffbd576d3638c7c678cf173bd7b35]: Sch. 17 para. 44 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-bdb469b11b439f892448a35a1595ca9e]: Sch. 17 para. 159 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11)

[^key-bdcf3ddbd695b0f8b175862880a90443]: Words in s. 49A(4) 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. 16

[^key-bddc84097e4dc8d095d23966d61ab976]: Word in s. 347(7) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 44; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-bdf9188113caed26d8aaf0d03656428e]: S. 114(2) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 74(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-be3be7f25656fae72b635d81bdf73fdd]: Sch. 17 para. 99 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-be585242f9bb70aa3487d20fc03f6747]: Words in s. 270(1) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 41(2)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-be626cf53bd0519cacce22237d3a5db9]: Sch. 17 para. 120 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-be6d5bd041c385fe0c13576c27b21445]: S. 380 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-be881c578742a62c3e7750593ece233c]: S. 109(4) modified (25.4.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 9(4), 35(2)

[^key-be88b273facf36a2b241f2e8bd7dae7f]: S. 20 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-be999205fbfa64f9ce6b3a38a6fb9394]: S. 74(2A)-(2D) 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(2)

[^key-bea1a7b3bcfa5f242d6f6c29ed3b35ff]: Sch. 16 para. 21 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bed3968968dbb4ed1d334a14680865fe]: S. 392 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bee3665d6a026f8adfa18fc88b87d1b4]: S. 1(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-bee43c5dc4d47cec71d0542dc8982c79]: Words in s. 16(3)(e) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 59(3)(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-bee4fa20725c7c80aac9fbc9a682cfce]: Sch. 19(1) in force for specified purposes at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-bef139ac724a289812faacd5909a20d4]: Words in s. 13(2) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 153(2), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-bf1966c4842d673fc18c8efd9e2a3d96]: Sch. 17 para. 131 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-bf26efae53e5462435b10a00a6c4a142]: Sch. 9 para. 9 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bf637a8db5a4ff4936ab8701e59dfed8]: Sch. 18 para. 45 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bfad9f55a9e87121af4b6ed34906da6a]: S. 320 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-bfb5eb5ec7846fb0d9bccd25b098590c]: Words in s. 368D(1) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 31(a) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-c0085586d99f8b970a2c070795430004]: Ss. 338A, 338B and cross-heading inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 18, 55(3)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(b)

[^key-c031999e093594f2bd9ec500f1e77dcf]: S. 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-c03bf8ad69515135bb7cd6ab6a455a10]: Words in s. 61(3)(a) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 33(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 9)

[^key-c0564956e1084981aef66a38eabe8f55]: Sch. 14 para. 17 in force at 18.9.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 5)

[^key-c064f948b36b1c976d54847d055049b1]: S. 45(4A) 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. 10(3)

[^key-c07343b668a5e862044f8680df02a42f]: S. 111 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-c07dc598e1f06328f7cd1061c8641ae2]: Sch. 17 para. 174(1)(2)(4)(6)(7) 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-c09ce6d939f2611b72ab0ade4893a2d1]: S. 400(1)(i) inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 66; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-c0b8f3c9afb30f2fdf08ef5e02c6bff3]: Words in s. 4(11) 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(5)

[^key-c0bc5b798f6f8e3c5c08cffc32fe9ff0]: Sch. 17 para. 46 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-c0c4a8a62dd5b8d2edb603b14887bf53]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 62(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-c0cf9a741b1d57603ad3886f9dd41b14]: Sch. 3A para. 17A inserted (17.4.2023) by Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022 (c. 46), ss. 59(3), 79(2); S.I. 2023/109, reg. 3(b)

[^key-c0f4c798ca84b668bcf94944cf8e2aa0]: Sch. 16 para. 23 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c0fb726a4a52b37917f0d1dfc34d68f7]: Ss. 394, 395 applied (31.7.2016) by The Communications (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/700), regs. 1, 23

[^key-c102129c418c862628902a4d93107bad]: Words in s. 4(12) 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. 3(6)(b)

[^key-c117e2d438256cd7d7f0d7a96a71b84c]: Words in s. 104 heading substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 63(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-c13f3132250f09b98863138c5093ab3a]: Words in s. 54(2)(b) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 29 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-c15dedd8aa179206210cd646ebf4a011]: Sch. 17 para. 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-c17ff5af60703d7d42faa5f23f4cd496]: S. 365 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 4(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 11) (as amended (8.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/697, art. 2(3))

[^key-c18087d5cd086e7fc8d8a280e4ced0e7]: Words in s. 232(3)(a) substituted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 5(c) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-c1a399b6e024d2166d618522b418d9e2]: S. 67 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-c1a5897c8bd0c25492f8a94195d36943]: Words in s. 97(7) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 56(e) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 13)

[^key-c1b26444b286e1e146dce58a21c891dd]: S. 386 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c1bed9b335b56af9744725560efeb5e7]: S. 290 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c1e306111fd395118915e690acfc4654]: Words in s. 365(5) substituted (1.6.2020) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 89(5), 118(3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/530, art. 2)

[^key-c1e6e7581a03d1259f9ed8557c83fb39]: Sch. 18 para. 13 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-c231bfdc9e0f0e0d99c638c85eca16cd]: Sch. 12 para. 11 and cross-heading omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 64; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-c2359bb231e2f99d47236f12de7d4591]: Word in Sch. 12 Pt. 2 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 50; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-c247a4fbce7f34c62dcb0bd662c94247]: S. 177 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c266856b9b0ba57d6a264dd96ca94769]: Ss. 105A-105D and cross-heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 65 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-c2a8208c29ed0bb427e059f13716a235]: S. 93 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-c2a921202776f43e9bb564f29150e522]: S. 25 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-c2b592092c747501a97763d254c76d6e]: Words in Sch. 18 para. 23(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-c2e85bbc6d8424a26b4bc51f99ce5e62]: S. 266 in force at 28.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/3309, art. 3

[^key-c315487a74ff27f3988cd383bae952fa]: Words in s. 6(2) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(9)(a), 240(4)

[^key-c31dc9d5f06d8c92576a6fa1ce1c5412]: S. 393 applied (20.7.2004) by Contracting Out (Functions relating to Broadcast Advertising) and Specification of Relevant Functions Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1975), arts. 1, 11(1) (with art. 5)

[^key-c327bc75df4bda5999991c748f272a3d]: S. 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-c33cda9bc9c6d81ae5589b15314001ac]: S. 16(12A) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 155(4), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)