8.—(1) The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 17 (minor and consequential amendments), in paragraph 1 (interpretation)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “electronic communications code network” for “conduit system” substitute “infrastructure system”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i)omit paragraph (a);
(ii)after paragraph (b) insert—
“(c)“infrastructure system” has the same meaning as in the electronic communications code and references to providing an infrastructure system are to be construed in accordance with paragraph 7 of that code.”.