148Powers of local authorities in connection with networks
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(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).