The impact of The Digital Economy Act passed in December 2017. It includes the Electronic Communications Code which continues to be felt across Northern Ireland (NI). The code features numerous changes including more rights for telecoms operators to share sites, upgrade equipment and most notable depress the rate of rent. The new code aims to improve phone coverage and access to superfast broadband, particularly in rural areas however in doing so, individuals private rights, assets and income must be protected.
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