http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/34/2003-12-29Communications Act 2003An Act to confer functions on the Office of Communications; to make provision about the regulation of the provision of electronic communications networks and services and of the use of the electro-magnetic spectrum; to make provision about the regulation of broadcasting and of the provision of television and radio services; to make provision about mergers involving newspaper and other media enterprises and, in that connection, to amend the Enterprise Act 2002; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-05-01Expert Participation2003-12-29 Part 2 Networks, services and the radio spectrumChapter 1Electronic communications networks and services<Emphasis>Notification by providers</Emphasis>Designations and requirements for the purposes of s. 33341Before—amaking or withdrawing a designation for the purposes of section 33, orbimposing or modifying a requirement under subsection (4) of that section,OFCOM must consult such of the persons who, in their opinion, are likely to be affected by it as they think fit.2Before making or withdrawing a designation for the purposes of section 33 OFCOM must also consult the Secretary of State.3The way in which a designation for the purposes of section 33 or a requirement under subsection (4) of that section—ais to be made or imposed, orbmay be withdrawn or modified,is by a notice published in such manner as OFCOM consider appropriate for bringing the designation, requirement, withdrawal or modification to the attention of the persons who, in their opinion, are likely to be affected by it.4A designation for the purposes of section 33 may be framed by reference to any such description of networks, services or facilities, or such other factors, as OFCOM think fit.5Requirements imposed under section 33(4) may make different provision for different cases.S. 34 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))S. 34 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)