Search by Category:

Sparks Flying: Increasing Network Connectivity For Tenants

The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 (the Act) received royal assent on 15 March 2021.  The Act amends the Electronic Communications Code 2017 (the Code) by introducing a new Part 4A into the Communications Act 2003 and seeks to alleviate the frustration of operators who cannot install telecommunication infrastructure at leasehold properties due to unresponsive landlords. The issue of

Continue reading

Proposed Overhaul to the Code – consultation on changes to the Electronic Communications Code

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has commenced a consultation on changes to the Electronic Communications Code 2017 (the “Code”). The introduction of the Code brought about a major overhaul to pre-existing telecommunications legislation, namely in relation to agreements concerning  telecoms apparatus on land. However, the new law has raised numerous concerns for landowners about the wide range

Continue reading