Mobile Repeaters

[galaxy60]

Hi not sure if this is in the right section, I have installed a mobile phone repeater a couple of years ago and had a visit yesterday from OFCOM whoe removed the unit stating it is ilegal to use within the UK before I brought the equipment I had an email stating it is 100% legal within the UK and that all mobile network providers recommend them.

Any advise would be great as I am now worried about getting a law case against me.

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Re: Mobile Repeaters

Cellular enhancers / boosters / repeaters

In the UK the use of any radio transmitting device is required to be either licensed or specifically exempted from licensing under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (WT Act 2006). For mobile telephones, the use of the spectrum by the network operators is licensed to cover the use of transmitters and repeaters, while user devices (i.e. handsets) are covered by a general exemption.
Repeater devices transmit or re-transmit in the cellular frequency bands. Only the mobile network operators are licensed to use equipment that transmits in these bands. Installation or use of repeater devices by anyone without a licence is a criminal offence under Section 8 of the WT Act 2006. Any person found guilty of installing or using such devices without a licence would be liable on conviction to a fine of up to £5000 and/or up to 51 weeks’ imprisonment (Six months in Scotland and Northern Ireland)
Anyone wishing to improve coverage in a particular area is advised to contact their network provider.

Have Ofcom indicated that they are going to prosecute or have they accepted you were misinformed by the supplier.