# The Advanced Television Services Regulations 1996, Regulation 4: Transmission of wide-screen services on digital networks


(1) Any person operating a fully digital transmission network open to the public for the distribution of television services shall have the duty to ensure that that network is capable of distributing wide-format services.
(2) The requirement set out in paragraph (1) above shall have effect as if it was set out as a condition in every licence to run a telecommunication system granted under section 7 of the 1984 Act which authorises (however expressed) the provision of telecommunication services comprising transmission of digital services to viewers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3151/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advanced-television-services-regulations-1996/regulation-4
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