Telecoms masts, broadband infrastructure and electronic communications equipment can provide useful income, but the legal framework is highly specialist. The Electronic Communications Code gives operators significant rights, including rights relating to access, installation, upgrading and sharing of apparatus, so landowners should take advice before agreeing terms.

Herbert R Thomas advises:
• landowners on telecoms agreements
• Mast leases
• Wayleaves
• Renewals
• Rent reviews
• Access rights
• Relocation issues
• Protection of future development or diversification options
