United Kingdom: Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

Public sector organisations face unique challenges when managing telecoms rights under the Electronic Communications Code. Understanding how the Code interacts with regeneration programmes, compulsory purchase powers, and statutory duties is essential for avoiding delays and maintaining strategic flexibility across public estates.

On 7 July 2026, the High Court dismissed the misuse of private information (“MPI”) and breach of confidence claims brought by Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants against Associated Newspapers Limited (“Associated”), publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Lawrence v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB).

Acquiring or developing land with telecoms apparatus requires careful navigation of the Electronic Communications Code. Operators hold powerful statutory protections that can restrict landowners' ability to relocate or remove equipment, creating potential delays and unexpected costs. Understanding your rights and obligations early in the development process is essential for managing timelines, negotiating effectively, and avoiding complications once construction begins.

In our recent briefing, Two and a half years of the UPC - Trends and turning points, we highlighted Sun Patent Trust v Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. and others...

The 'charitable purpose soft opt-in' provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 ('the DUAA') came into force on 5 February 2026...

Yesterday, it was announced that Rebecca Evernden has been appointed as Director of the new UK Space Agency, succeeding Paul Bate.

There is no doubt that the telecommunications industry has provided plenty of work for lawyers in recent years with a seemingly never-ending series of tribunal and court cases.

The UK FCA has set out the findings of a multi-firm review into how firms manage off-channel communications.

A technician rings the doorbell, installs a modem, and leaves. What if instead, they helped the customer to optimize their plan, fixed hidden issues, and left behind a wowed, loyal patron?