I thought that it might be helpful to provide a simple, practical guide to UK telecoms law.  This is no substitute for detailed legal advice, but should provide a good starting point.  I hope you find it useful.

This guide is written from the viewpoint of a new market entrant, rather than an established communications provider.

To improve accessibility I have broken it down into some logical sections:

• does telecoms law apply to me?
• do I need a licence?
• what telecoms specific rules apply to me?
• do I need to provide interception capability or retain any records?
• how do I get interconnected or buy wholesale services?
• how do I get telephone numbers?
• are there any special rules that apply if I want to dig up the street or install telecoms structures?
• can I use radio spectrum?
• what about the big guys – do any special rules apply to them?
• I have a problem – what are my options?
• what are all these defined terms and what are the primary sources?

Please note this section is still being produced and pages will be completed as time permits.