5(1)During the transitional period, Part 4B of the Communications Act applies in relation to a pre-existing Part 4B service within the definition in paragraph (b) of paragraph 1(1).
(2)Sub-paragraph (3), and paragraphs 6 to 8, apply in relation to a regulated user-to-user service which includes a pre-existing Part 4B service within the definition in paragraph (b) of paragraph 1(1).
(3)During the transitional period, this Act applies in relation to the regulated user-to-user service with the modifications set out in paragraph 6, 7, or 8 (whichever applies).
(4)In paragraphs 6 to 8 the dissociable section of the service which is the pre-existing Part 4B service is referred to as “the Part 4B part”.
(5)In sub-paragraph (3) the reference to this Act does not include a reference to Part 6 (fees); for the application of Part 6, see Part 3 of this Schedule.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 17 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 240(1)
I2Sch. 17 para. 5 in force at 10.1.2024 by S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z29)