Wireless Telegraphy Act 1904

The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1904 is a UK law that regulates the use of wireless communication devices, such as radios and transmitters. It established that all wireless communication must be authorized by the government to prevent interference and ensure proper management of radio signals. The Act grants the government the authority to control, license, and monitor radio transmissions, and it makes unauthorized use illegal. Its purpose is to organize and regulate wireless communication, especially important for maritime safety, military, and later, commercial use, laying the legal groundwork for modern radio and telecommunications regulation.