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An overview of key points around access agreements between property owners and network operators for the deployment of digital infrastructure.
This section offers guidance to assist local authorities in areas of digital leadership, legislation, regulation, planning, public assets and deployment.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides an overview of the current legislative and regulatory environment around the deployment of digital infrastructure.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.
EC-RRG is a cross government and telecoms industry forum whose aim is to ensure the telecoms sector remains resilient to threats and risks to services.
Guidance for communication providers on how to identify and support 'vulnerable' customers when their landline migrates from analogue to digital networks.
At Mobile World Congress 2026, the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT) launched security and resilience principles for 6G.
This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.
Security and Resilience Principles for 6G from the governments of the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT).
How can local authorities demonstrate leadership and create a strategy to encourage investment in digital infrastructure?
A process map covering the steps to be followed when calculating consideration and compensation under paragraphs 24 and 25 of the Electronic Communications Code
Information on how to use a High Integrity Telecommunications System.
How can communications network providers work constructively with local authorities?
How can the local planning authority support the rollout of fixed and mobile networks at the local level?
Draft regulations setting out security measures to be taken by providers of public electronic communications networks and services, made available for the purpose of early engagement with those providers.
To encourage the rollout of networks, local authorities may wish to map their assets.
This section provides best practice guidance on ways to encourage and provide access to local authority land, buildings and other assets for digital deployment.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2016.
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