Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services
Local authority powers in relation to networks and services
148Powers of local authorities in connection with networks
(1)
A local authority may borrow money for the purpose of providing a public electronic communications network or public electronic communications service.
(2)
A local authority may—
(a)
provide a public electronic communications network part of which is outside their area; and
(b)
provide a public electronic communications service even if some of the persons to whom they provide the service are outside their area.
(3)
In this section, a “local authority” means—
(a)
in relation to England, a London borough council or a district council;
(b)
in relation to Wales, a county council or a county borough council;
(c)
in Scotland, a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39).