Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services

Preliminary

Meaning of number-based interpersonal communications service
32A
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.
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