Resources for communications network providers

This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.

The government recognises the challenges communications network providers face in deploying digital infrastructure and has created the Barrier Busting Task Force (BBTF) to work with industry, local authorities and landowners to identify and remove barriers to deployment, including changes to the law.

This section provides guidance for providers on working collaboratively with local authorities, land owners, and property developers, and adopting best practice within the current legal framework.

This section contains guidance covering plans to improve the UK’s broadband network, with emphasis on making high-speed broadband available in rural areas.

This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance across devolved administrations too.

The Barrier Busting Handbook supports suppliers local authorities, and other partner organisations, in managing and unlocking challenges preventing delivery of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure.

Resources for communications network providers

This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.

Electronic Communications Code - Part 4A guidance

Network providers and developers need to work together, share information early and establish best practice principles to deliver high quality connectivity consumers need. Early engagement, coordinated planning and good communication can enable smoother deployment.