Paragraph 6

In section 32 (meaning of electronic communications networks and services), for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2)

In this Act “electronic communications service” means a service of any of the types specified in subsection (2A) provided by means of an electronic communications network, except so far as it is a content service.

(2A)

Those types of service are—

(a)

an internet access service;

(b)

a number-based interpersonal communications service; and

(c)

any other service consisting in, or having as its principal feature, the conveyance of signals, such as a transmission service used for machine-to-machine services or for broadcasting.

(2B)

In subsection (2A)(a) “internet access service” means a service that provides access to the internet and thereby connectivity to virtually all end points of the internet, irrespective of the network technology and terminal equipment used.”.