The UK regulatory framework for telecommunications
Produced in partnership with David Stewart of Towerhouse LLP
Practice notesThe UK regulatory framework for telecommunications
Produced in partnership with David Stewart of Towerhouse LLP
Practice notesThis Practice Note sets out the UK’s regulatory framework for electronic communications, also known as telecommunications (telecoms), addressing the question of which services are regulated and, if so, what regulation applies. In the UK, the regulatory regime is primarily based on the Communications Act 2003 (CA 2003), the wireless telegraphy Act 2006 (WTA 2006), ofcom’s General Conditions of Entitlement, and Ofcom’s associated regulatory functions and powers. This Practice Note sets out these key elements of regulation and explains how and when they apply.
Other regulatory regimes may impact the telecoms industry, including general consumer and competition law regulation.
However, the focus of this Practice Note is the telecoms regulatory regime. For general guidance on other regimes mentioned above, see:
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UK competition regime—overview
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Data protection regime—overview
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Cybersecurity, threats and risk management—overview
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Consumer remedies and enforcement—overview
Summary of the regulatory framework
CA 2003 implemented in the UK several EU laws which were designed to harmonise telecoms regulation across the EU. It also acts as the source for Ofcom’s powers, granting authority
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