telecommunications law
nounUK /ˌtel.ɪ.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz lɔː/
US /ˌtel.ə.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz lɑː/
The rules that tell people how phones, internet, and other message-sending tools can be used.
Telecommunications law says phone companies must keep our calls private.
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2. The set of laws about who may build and run phone and internet networks.
Under telecommunications law, a company needs a license to run a mobile network.
3. Rules that protect customers of phone and internet services.
Telecommunications law limits how much a provider can charge for a call.
4. Laws about sharing radio waves and satellite signals.
Telecommunications law decides which stations can use which radio frequencies.