Consultation: Mobile phone repeaters: Proposed changes to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2022

Self-installed repeater devices can sometimes provide a good option for people looking to boost indoor mobile phone signals in places where network coverage is poor. The devices can be installed and used without the need for a wireless telegraphy licence provided they comply with the terms, provisions and limitations set out in the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2022 (the ‘2022 Regulations’).

This consultation sets out proposals to amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2022 (the ‘2022 Regulations’). These set out the terms, provisions and limitations relating to the installation and use of mobile phone repeaters without a wireless telegraphy licence.

In particular, we explain our proposals to:

• remove the requirement for 4G static indoor repeaters to also carry a 2G and/or 3G signal; and
• update the terms, provisions and limitations relating to in-vehicle repeaters to enable the amplification of signals in the 700 MHz band, and to make them “technology-neutral”.

We invite comments on the proposals set out in this consultation, including our proposal to make the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. This consultation closes 4 December 2023.

Responding to this consultation

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