The Electronic Communications Code (the "Code") sets out the rights and obligations to be included in agreements between landowners and telecoms operators in respect of the installation and operation of telecoms masts. It replaces the pre-existing Telecommunications Code which has been in place since 1984.
The Code applies in full to all telecoms agreements completed after 28 December 2017 and in a modified form to telecoms agreements already existing on that date.
The Code makes a number of material changes to the pre-existing code including:
If you would like further information on the Code and its impact on new or existing telecoms agreements, please contact James Sutherland or Chris Preston.
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