Investigation into IX Wireless Limited’s compliance with the Electronic Communications Code

Ofcom has today opened an investigation into IX Wireless’ compliance with its obligations under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003/2533 (as amended) (‘the Regulations’).

The Electronic Communications Code is designed to facilitate the installation and maintenance of electronic communications networks across the United Kingdom. As a designated “Code Operator” IX Wireless benefits from certain rights under the Code but is also subject to conditions and restrictions when installing telecommunications apparatus.

Among other requirements, IX Wireless must, so far as reasonably practicable, minimise the impact on the visual amenity of properties when installing an electronic communications apparatus (Regulation 3(3)(a)).

Ofcom’s investigation will examine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that IX Wireless has failed to comply with these Regulations when installing a 15-metre piece of metal infrastructure on a residential street in Rochdale in 2023.

We will gather further information and publish an update to our investigation in due course.