How many 5G masts

Summary

A request was made to the Communications Commission for the number and location of 5G masts on the Isle of Man and along Douglas Promenade. The authority responded that it does not hold this information as it is an economic regulator rather than a technical standards body, and the data resides with private operators not subject to FOI.

Key Facts

• The Communications Commission became the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority on 15 December 2020.
• The Authority is an economic regulator and does not mandate technology or equipment.
• The Authority does not hold information regarding the number or location of 5G masts.
• Private telecommunications operators hold the requested data but are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
• The request was closed on 9 November 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 2048534
• 2021-10-21
• 2021-11-09
• 15th December 2020
• IM1 2SF
• +44(0)1624 677022
• +44(0)1624 626499
• 2 pages
• 1 document

Exemptions Cited

• Information not held
• Private companies not subject to the Freedom of Information Act

Original Request

How many 5G masts/antenna have been installed on the Isle of Man and where are they located? How many 5G masts are installed/located along Douglas Promenade?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Ivan Kiely Ground Floor, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas Isle Of Man, IM1 2SF Tel: +44(0)1624 677022 Fax: +44(0)1624 626499

Our ref: 2048534 9 November 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 21 October 2021 and which states:

"How many 5G masts/antenna have been installed on the Isle of Man and where are they located? How many 5G masts are installed/located along Douglas Promenade?"

As of the 15th December 2020 the Communications Commission (the Commission) became the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) any references to the Commission should be construed as being references to the Authority. While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) is the Regulatory Authority for the telecommunications, broadcasting and gas sectors on the Island. In relation to the telecommunication sector, the Authority is an economic regulator charged with promoting sustainable competition in the Isle of Man. The Authority is not a technical standards regulator and does not mandate technology or equipment.

The relevant operators would be the most appropriate bodies to direct these queries to, however please note that as private companies they are not subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and would not therefore be required to supply information.

Please quote the reference number 2048534 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.