Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 59894

Broadband: Infrastructure

Tabled: 13 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps is Ofcom taking to ensure telecommunications providers adhere to the Electronic Communications Code on the visual impact of broadband infrastructure.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 include a requirement for operators to minimise the impact on the visual amenity of properties as far as reasonably practicable when installing apparatus. It is Ofcom’s role...
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