UK Electronic Communications Regulation & Enforcement - An Update

Introduction

This webinar will explore how telecommunications and electronic communications networks and services are currently regulated and enforced in the UK.

Led by expert speaker Robert Bell, the session will cover key, closely connected areas of law, including the UK and international stance on net neutrality, the legal and regulatory framework for building next generation networks - such as the Electronic Communications Code and the rights of landowners - and issues around product security.

This webinar offers both a vital introduction and a timely update for anyone working within the electronic communications sector.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• UK Regulation
• What are electronic communications and mobile networks and services?
• How are electronic communications and mobile networks and services regulated in the UK?
• Regulation of use of internet under Digital Economy Act 2017 and Online Safety Act 2023
• What their operating requirements are and how those obligations are enforced primarily under the Communications Act 2003 and the Wireless Telephony Act 2006
• Enforcement mechanisms and remedies for breach
• Examples of enforcement cases
• EU Regulatory Framework
• Interrelationship between UK electronic communications law and the EU regulatory framework
• Adoption of EU Electronic Communications Code
• Can the EU framework be used as an aid to interpreting the UK regime post Brexit?
• Position of general principles of EU law post Brexit
• Role of UK Regulator
• Overview of the duties and role of Ofcom, the UK electronic communications regulator
• Interface with other UK ex ante regulators
• Specific Areas of Regulation
• Net neutrality - What is the UK position on net neutrality and how does it compare internationally?
• Roaming Charges
• Building Next Generation Networks - Overview of Electronic Communication Code and the position of landowners
• Product safety - What are the new product security regulations contained in Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (PSTI regulations) and their implications for business?

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 20th January 2026

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