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<p>The Electronic Communications Code, set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications
Act 2003, provides rights for telecommunications operators to access buildings (and
other land) to deploy, maintain and upgrade electronic communications apparatus.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>Most access agreements are reached on a consensual basis. However,
where parties are unable to reach a mutual agreement, the Code provides that either
party may ask the Upper Tribunal to impose an agreement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In
response to concerns raised by industry about difficulties accessing multiple-dwelling
buildings, the Department is bringing forward the Telecommunications Infrastructure
(Leasehold Property) Bill, which will amend the Code to create a new process for operators
to gain access rights for multiple-dwelling buildings with unresponsive landlords.</p><p>
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