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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Rights of entry to land in respect of existing works and existing lines

125: Rights of entry to land

You could also call this:

"Network operators can enter land to fix or check their equipment, following certain rules."

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If you are a network operator, you can enter land to get to your existing works or lines. You can do this to inspect, maintain, or repair them. This is allowed under certain conditions, which are explained in section 126. You are allowed to perform any necessary acts to inspect, maintain, or repair your works or lines. This means you can take care of your equipment on someone else's land, as long as you follow the rules.

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Part 4Networks
Maintenance of networks: Rights of entry to land in respect of existing works and existing lines

125Rights of entry to land

  1. Subject to section 126, a network operator may—

  2. enter land for the purpose of gaining access to any existing works or existing lines owned by the operator; and
    1. perform any act or operation necessary for the purpose of inspecting, maintaining, or repairing those works or lines.

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