Meaning of conduit system and electronic communications apparatus, network or service
2(1)In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 1 (interpretation of the code), after the definitions of “bridleway” and “footpath” there shall be inserted—
““conduit” includes a tunnel, subway, tube or pipe;
“conduit system” means a system of conduits provided so as to be available for use by providers of electronic communications networks for the purposes of the provision by them of their networks;”.
(2)In that sub-paragraph, after the definition of “the court” there shall be inserted—
““electronic communications apparatus” means—
(a)any apparatus (within the meaning of the Communications Act 2003) which is designed or adapted for use in connection with the provision of an electronic communications network;
(b)any apparatus (within the meaning of that Act) that is designed or adapted for a use which consists of or includes the sending or receiving of communications or other signals that are transmitted by means of an electronic communications network;
(c)any line;
(d)any conduit, structure, pole or other thing in, on, by or from which any electronic communications apparatus is or may be installed, supported, carried or suspended;
and references to the installation of electronic communications apparatus are to be construed accordingly;
“electronic communications network” has the same meaning as in the Communications Act 2003, and references to the provision of such a network are to be construed in accordance with the provisions of that Act;
“electronic communications service” has the same meaning as in the Communications Act 2003, and references to the provision of such a service are to be construed in accordance with the provisions of that Act;”.
(3)In that sub-paragraph, for the definition of “line” there shall be substituted—
““line” means any wire, cable, tube, pipe or similar thing (including its casing or coating) which is designed or adapted for use in connection with the provision of any electronic communications network or electronic communications service;”.
(4)In that sub-paragraph, after the definition of “road” there shall be inserted—
““signal” has the same meaning as in section 32 of the Communications Act 2003;”.