Communications Act 2003

[^key-c365c59ff4b763ca6516ad112e4344fe]: Words in s. 193(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 98(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c36c17ab6c46787530d7d6249a7917c6]: Sch. 17 para. 138 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-c3796337c6a8905d7dd8983f68fa5730]: S. 97 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-c37c17396b7dfa80a858ef7059abfbf4]: Words in Sch. 3A para. 20(2)(a) 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(5); S.I. 2022/1308, reg. 3(c)

[^key-c37dae02f2e6365ebb0d703d8dd1292b]: S. 309 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c384c368aaca34e9145d375659e32197]: Sch. 17 para. 31 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-c3a93f4a4d7e4821fd0ddab20e0d8194]: Sch. 19(1) Note 5 in force in so far as not already in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^key-c3b9b20ee1bdef83c52cb27f65a38577]: Sch. 3A inserted (31.7.2017 for the purpose of making regulations under Sch. 3A para. 95, 22.11.2017 but only in relation to Sch. 3A para. 106, 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(b)

[^key-c3e057a3c40c71450a0b96d8f39644f4]: Words in s. 5(3A) 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. 5

[^key-c3ece5c3d1acb79120efc396ae9a714e]: Words in s. 368K(2)(c) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 5(4)(c); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-c3f9914164ec7be3a8ffcb9c7484e162]: Sch. 17 para. 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-c4013c43c3a8e0793f36b9a456bed1cb]: Word in s. 393(3)(g) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 47; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-c40be476937810d3d477aeb1db372a8c]: S. 91(8) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 30(4) (with arts. 6, 11, 12)

[^key-c42768e0667482dab057c575c8398cf1]: Sch. 17 para. 144 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-c4675bb9f82485647a4a5b5b04356443]: S. 295 omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 31(1), 55(3)(b); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(j)

[^key-c467bbadcd3a97c4e108bd01a1ddf4a8]: Sch. 15 para. 29 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c47aacc39cbee5c4880859978c8ac14d]: S. 58(1)(aa) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 32 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-c48760add0822285759d1a50a3868b40]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 7(6) 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-c49929a09d84847891acf547023396dc]: S. 96A(5)-(7) substituted for s. 96A(5) (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 18; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-c4a92eaae09b5582465438e2adc6d867]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 18.9.2003 by S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-c4f45062b728c5b89107ae6c1035ed82]: Words in s. 233(1) substituted (25.7.2006) by Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2131), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

[^key-c5343a08df9daf9f3bc613296ee6012e]: S. 105X inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 9, 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-c5392e25c5f0bf973129201b9f2129b7]: Sch. 17 para. 21 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-c53c7e37b26bb22680cf87b9c0a6f899]: Word in s. 4(9) 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(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c57129e78199af848af1c1e61c02e81b]: Words in Sch. 18 para. 13(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. 43; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c580ab334172c167b7955895246fee10]: Sch. 17 para. 173 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c583c7b873013ce61dd4df1738149238]: S. 319 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c5a3c68a199c5f58f4ec953a40c804e4]: Sch. 11 para. 6A inserted (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 23(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c5e0ac7b2a54ef0c8e3c559e092c0286]: S. 135(1) substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 85(2), 118(2)

[^key-c61bb406837e4d445325a07ca05d8b87]: Words in s. 335B(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(h), Sch. 12 para. 4(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z6)

[^key-c62bba5f462885f311d6f4121ad0edcc]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 23(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 70(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-c657126e4e85dc28ac0048275ac64e35]: Words in s. 135 heading substituted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 85(3), 118(2)

[^key-c66b12b5e601d273a465bf2429850a69]: Sch. 17 para. 36 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c66f2f3729fe1e7d0d886cf6ed84168c]: Words in s. 91A(3) 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. 75

[^key-c6b49ce10e4695e6471d99f0c6da3efc]: S. 49(2A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 24(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 7)

[^key-c6b83ddc651a2885ed0a048998d18f62]: Sch. 15 para. 35 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c6dd46cb5fbb5c0730228216e24282f4]: S. 370 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-c6fc7f991cd94dfcad0a2c09dd3baf05]: S. 48 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-c7134cdc31ce096f00f0c8b3c187b1cf]: Sch. 12 para. 17 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c72b50abdc39d5804cbd8f7713a81c88]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 43 omitted (31.7.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(5)(c), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-c734c6f537baa9a86cba70ec6b82efba]: S. 210 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c75cfc7ab8d70817bd3d945f7ac851d3]: S. 32(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 32(2) (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. 6

[^key-c75f061dc098770db5ebf205de73ba67]: Sch. 3A Pt. 10 applied by 1962 c. 58, s. 40(2) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 7; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-c7615643803625da3642ce353af85b82]: S. 49 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-c76b04b11c35e927d634e62b4056ada4]: Word in s. 24B(2)(d) omitted (26.10.2023) by virtue of Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 117(2)(a), 240(4)

[^key-c76f8fe0105bff8cfdcc46873263b04e]: S. 359A and cross-heading inserted (17.10.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 45, 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(e)

[^key-c7942f2ef3cb0d9b80c5a586544411ee]: Words in s. 16(13) inserted (10.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 155(5), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z18)

[^key-c7976e41e0ab4a1d2cc0220a770a8da6]: S. 126 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-c79f5714541928a079f1c6b546bf627b]: S. 315A inserted (17.10.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 44(9), 55(3)(e); S.I. 2024/1033, reg. 3(d)

[^key-c7c9bbda12f46f41ca8c0023e7294b39]: Sch. 9 para. 6 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c7eb9defcd0aaf42e422a16e159420bf]: Word in s. 229(5)(a) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(11)(b), 47(1)

[^key-c7f144ce354b06a41b234a8115089e4b]: Sch. 17 para. 154 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-c7ff96e10e035df592016589a6a01cbc]: Ss. 48A-48C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 23 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 6)

[^key-c80a868ab338609b6885cdac9206f5da]: S. 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-c83058ff336a3d96e4899256a5c62062]: Sch. 3A para. 103(2) applied by 1997 c. 8, s. 212(7) (as amended (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 41(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d))

[^key-c83170f574806b0148eefa0a6159a53a]: Sch. 8 para. 11A inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 18(6), 28(1)(c)

[^key-c8502911f1d2e0220a0e75866bfe8801]: S. 402(4) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 47(4); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(jj)

[^key-c8d896d23d22b26d592b5ea810d509d3]: Sch. 17 para. 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-c8ffd6fabc56f4e4956e7f843be36d46]: Words in s. 393(6)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(f), Sch. 9 para. 2; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z3)

[^key-c905a8e7d1b737d6c9d1affe2135bdba]: S. 319(9) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-c90bd6e742a956df8a8791079ceb146d]: Sch. 8 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-c91b90da2e29eabd8e9490e26f8ff292]: Sch. 18 para. 49 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c923d31455371f7d8a273388f723c589]: S. 368H(15A) inserted (20.5.2016) by The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507), regs. 1(2), 46(4)(d)

[^key-c948ec21f3950345b3bd074b38f6e235]: Sch. 17 para. 31 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-c982061b355b61af3690533e9f4fd2bb]: Sch. 3A para. 22 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-c98b645931457459d59fc5ea1756dcc6]: S. 75(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. 33(3)

[^key-c993fa3402a0a6bb00c036b532f5a909]: S. 395 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-c99aed04fa46104aa0d5df8acf67849e]: Sch. 9 para. 1(1)(aa) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 22(3)(a), 47(1)

[^key-c9b053a9ff4fa90b9e5c73181e639f32]: S. 3(5A) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(5), 240(4)

[^key-c9b12d6b12cc11e87ad560f47321c326]: Sch. 12 para. 15(1)(a)(ii)-(vi) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), ss. 39(4)(a)(i), 55(3)(d); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(q)

[^key-c9b96421fcb8e9efb3c43cf021ab363c]: Words in s. 216(10) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 24(6), 47(1)

[^key-c9bb31bc843069742661a0b659ce10a3]: Sch. 17 para. 107 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-c9c988b019c72be2ab942a49d5c2edff]: Words in s. 25(3) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/246), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c9d1616bf575924fd001591e749e5e50]: S. 310(9)-(11) inserted (31.1.2012) by The Code of Practice for Electronic Programme Guides (Addition of Programme Services) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/3003), arts. 1, 2(b)

[^key-c9df87c216ec483c67820670c5e5ecbb]: S. 340 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c9ef8293ee90bdf6e07e81860cfbc2d0]: S. 135(3)(iza) inserted (1.10.2022) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 6(3), 28(2)(b); S.I. 2022/931, reg. 2(b)

[^key-c9f3815fbff23fdfb74008a1a686ee9c]: S. 307 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c9f7a715f47e9286329b37edf153d5e2]: S. 306 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-c9fb844c0b40d3b8773a8e049098e798]: S. 207(9) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 33(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-ca055d81aab890ab97f44aa3141d5858]: S. 153 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-ca0bfbe10f57afbf8a3cde3993ef6a03]: S. 363 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-ca0e42e621dd3a5f8c5f321e3561530e]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (18.3.2010) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/419), regs. 1(1), 14(4)

[^key-ca0fc9e9ffcdcb76e86e713cf4448b45]: S. 112 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. 72 (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-ca31d826fac80dc08bcdece2f03398ff]: Words in s. 393(6)(a) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 115(6), 240(4)

[^key-ca578496056dfa373eae0f6acc28124e]: Sch. 17 para. 77 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-ca92c67d9e28d6051b4462c22fdae8bd]: S. 199(2)(b) modified (temp.) (8.12.2003) by The Office of Communications Act 2002 (Commencement No. 3) and Communications Act 2003 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3142), art. 7 (with art. 11)

[^key-caba89735f89782f9e453ff8530dc599]: Sch. 17 para. 56 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-cac06ab38797b2e5db399aa7c60c305a]: Sch. 4 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-caf585529730452ad9dd7865c2c2d812]: Sch. 18 para. 42 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cb07736fbaa097362c54755ad9617857]: Sch. 17 para. 147 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-cb1897d9e8da4a7d290075daa650f913]: Words in s. 233(7) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 6 (with Pt. 7)

[^key-cb2d388e74d4781d0e7f64c5ac35503e]: Words in s. 225(3) inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(4), 47(1)

[^key-cb444f8df7e2deb81153fdcb956ed70e]: Ss. 105Z25, 105Z26 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 22, 28(1)(c)

[^key-cb6be4dd005155efe2d9b8ae1207f5c7]: S. 162 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cb895ffb4cb2ce8f47571b60206ec82b]: Sch. 17 para. 2 and cross-heading omitted (20.12.2023) by virtue of The National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1386), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24

[^key-cba5f71a1869083a8f736ffa813085d0]: S. 3(15) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(8), 240(4)

[^key-cbedf54c262919ed386830562510a9ef]: Schs. 5-7 repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

[^key-cc0b7ee3b3fe1076e3eacb6e46ea9624]: S. 49C(6) 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(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cc1010c25c6319451f175deaf8844cbe]: Word in s. 207(6) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 33(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-cc1eeedeee550318826d99105ee29d70]: S. 113(1)(d) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 73(a)(iv) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 15)

[^key-cc41f3b10e4580a9e08eaa32eb550c31]: Words in s. 40(3)(b) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 15(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 4)

[^key-cc526ddad7a052c5da85e8f591a0c23c]: Sch. 11A para. 6(1)(a) omitted (1.11.2020) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 18(d) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-cc5b6e8cacc0a5eb29850c93080c181c]: Word in s. 321(5)(a) omitted (16.4.2010) by virtue of The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/831), regs. 1(1), 3(6)(a)

[^key-cc95fe0bd9edfed6d84f0a47a8ffa3fd]: Sch. 15 para. 131 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cc973f9a729fb3a62d5c13350214c569]: Words in s. 405(1) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 7 para. 3(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z1)

[^key-ccb59f15b01c635ff0da39ce5b928796]: Word in s. 278(8) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 36; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-cce9faf6f37dd6b8840380e65d9e3a23]: S. 144 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-ccecc3b3a09962d8da729b6dab0b245a]: Sch. 15 para. 37 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ccfc3a3fe7cf92ad77222a94b965c5bf]: S. 115 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-cd0cd9b546ad1d0ab5fb3f3eaf0319b6]: Sch. 18 para. 35 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cd220ea7d6551e0379dfce62e0deee08]: Sch. 17 para. 84 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-cd2cb31078f1858ea4859900c36144af]: Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cd3948a7944312efeb205f5ed5cba10f]: Sch. 15 para. 114 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cd3a74cdd27abdca74580876e66bf26c]: Word in s. 32(1)(b)(ii) 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. 9(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-cd6a9fa77ce3ccb3df26328d2431c533]: S. 124L inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 14, 47(1)

[^key-cd79b1489c80dba9598769e11e7c69a5]: S. 368K(1A) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 5(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-cd9978cebcbbd04f9f96e680fd70c0c5]: S. 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-cd9f8f4bd459acd37bdb71b40fb32cda]: 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)(a); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-cdb02a08b6f53bf046920100cc589799]: S. 140(1)(d) 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)(iii) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18, 19)

[^key-cdb2137f7da84202c7277d3b0e65fb48]: Words in s. 232(2) inserted (1.11.2020) by The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062), regs. 1(2), 5(b) (with Pt. 7)

[^key-cdc04a3284fab9a6ab0a8f31bc7f5ea5]: Words in s. 229(2) substituted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 26(8)(b), 47(1)

[^key-ce0bd841a66b26c4fb943b0ab8c07c20]: S. 4(10A) 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(5)

[^key-ce2dd6b7aa0ca683e27cb5ae8d7c61bb]: Sch. 17 para. 141 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-ce37681e7b9a2441cdff50763a5f50ad]: Sch. 18 para. 43 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ce41226ff35175fa8fda66122b6b3f9a]: Sch. 17 para. 107 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-ce4b0e92c5b3097036a2a2b67ca468d7]: Sch. 18 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-ce59a711712a6158237825c688e0dfb0]: S. 84A(5)(6) 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(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ce5d8708227fefb03aefcbff933b44e9]: S. 400(1)(da) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 8(4)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(c)

[^key-ce8cac2e8b3c904940150c7ab5c6908d]: S. 90 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-ce918afc17999d66bae17f9045e25b43]: S. 301 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-ce9569fc459f725b760395b80d5e19de]: S. 393(6)(a) 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-cea6444c1e8f7771012cd21c976178d5]: Words in s. 75(2)(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. 33(2)

[^key-ceb556ac3c0481f5a05aaf055109260a]: S. 324(12)(a)(ii) omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 56; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-cebb67ba454f7be081b147415557a2ed]: Sch. 11 para. 12 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cebf5cd46af4f61034a951188cbf41b0]: S. 370(3A) 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(5) (with art. 3)

[^key-cedbe09b69366a7b19d45cfd02e4f790]: Sch. 15 para. 134 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cef10d775e8a628c4c8c50e214ba4512]: Sch. 17 para. 54 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-cf1a8b38dfba3c4843b2f0c34acb6cdf]: S. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cf1e7c5dcc2926c45bcdff4d94c5e98c]: Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cf32cb442805b3ee0626c69ab684d5d1]: Sch. 15 para. 60 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cf384adf2debe41272086e80667d3275]: Words in s. 368L(5)(a) inserted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(d), Sch. 6 para. 6(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(z)

[^key-cf75cd93c9baf538cbef0c6e16f15bb7]: 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)(e)

[^key-cf7fc7df7a85071402b131cebd71ad06]: S. 3(2)(g) inserted (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 91(2), 240(4)

[^key-cf8b77eb892e5eba7bbd341a27895342]: Word in Sch. 12 para. 8(12)(b) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 56(3); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)

[^key-cf9e62b9afacf9fb70c3317f6bb4e0a4]: S. 218 cross-heading omitted (23.8.2024) by virtue of Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(a), Sch. 2 para. 27; S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(v)

[^key-cfbc75039cb81209e28431328b1f94da]: S. 127(2)(a)(b) repealed (E.W.N.I.) (31.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 189(1), 240(1); S.I. 2024/31, reg. 2

[^key-cfd537606cfbae2c951384dbe07f2a56]: S. 31(5) in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-cfdfc7c5733a9000e4d7d1bf1f385e3d]: S. 393(6)(aza) inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 98(4), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(aa)

[^key-cff9538612c832502db21fe897c7d042]: S. 36(7) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 12(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 3)

[^key-d00b385c2ab7d55799631a6c4750fb2a]: S. 187 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-d01a64e2a2be173eabdbe0752f75f2dd]: S. 399 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-d07c68c84c789baac75640e185604b13]: Words in s. 186(6) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 93(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[^key-d0a7f1e01b1f01c7e5cf006960ce48b2]: Sch. 15 para. 132 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-d0b12a4b689391ccfbc800cbb9efe1a0]: Sch. 15 para. 34 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)