Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 2 U.K. Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 1 U.K. Electronic communications networks and services

Preliminary U.K.

[F1 32A Meaning of number-based interpersonal communications service U.K.

(1) In this Chapter “number-based interpersonal communications service” means an interpersonal communications service which—

(a) connects with publicly assigned numbering resources, namely a number or numbers in a national or international numbering plan, or

(b) enables communication with a number or numbers in a national or international numbering plan.

(2) In subsection (1), “interpersonal communications service” means a service which enables direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information by means of electronic communications networks between a finite number of persons, where the persons initiating or participating in the communication determine its recipient.]

Textual Amendments

F1 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