Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services

Local authority powers in relation to networks and services

Powers 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).