Connected Services & Telecommunications Lawyers in Gibraltar

Telecommunications, Communications & Connected Services Legal Advice in Gibraltar

The transformation of global communications is bold and irreversible. Modern consumer and business life depends on robust telecom networks, and the revolution offers businesses the chance to rebuild their position, adjust their approach, and innovate.

We have deep experience in advising technology and communications service providers on Gibraltar telecoms regulatory matters. Our lawyers operate at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation, delivering commercially astute guidance in a highly regulated and fast-moving environment.

Whether dealing with emerging trends such as electronic service access, permanent roaming and eSIMs, or advising on data sovereignty, lawful intercept, connected app services and spectrum use, we understand the regulatory issues that matter for deploying new technology services. We are equally accustomed to working in multi-jurisdictional projects, ensuring Gibraltar’s requirements align with wider global compliance strategies.

Our Expertise

We advise clients on the Communications Act 2006, Gibraltar’s implementation of EU-derived telecoms law, and the regulatory oversight of the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (GRA). We help operators, service providers, and manufacturers determine whether their activities constitute electronic communications services (ECS) and what authorisations, if any, are required.

Our telecoms advice covers:

• Licensing & authorisation under Gibraltar law;
• Spectrum use & management, including short-range devices, IoT/M2M, connected cars, and wireless services;
• eSIM & roaming frameworks, including permanent roaming restrictions and provisioning models;
• Network access and sharing agreements;
• Lawful intercept & data retention obligations; and
• Cross-border numbering, nomadic services and OTT communications.

Data Protection & Privacy in Telecoms

Telecoms services increasingly handle vast amounts of user data. Gibraltar applies Eu-equivalent GDPR standards under the supervision of the GRA. We advise on lawful processing of communications and telematics data, data sovereignty and localisation, lawful intercept compliance, cross-border data flows, and sector-specific privacy obligations.

Consumer Protection & Digital Services

Telecoms and connected app services increasingly involve subscription models, in-app purchases, and bundled offerings. We guide clients through Gibraltar’s consumer protection, data protection, telecoms rules, including requirements for transparency, recurring billing, and digital updates.

Insurance & Telematics

Where telematics data supports usage-based or pay-per-mile insurance, Gibraltar is a significant jurisdiction given its insurance sector and regulatory framework under the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). We advise on regulatory obligations and on structuring telematics insurance products for Gibraltar use.

Commercial & Contractual Matters

We provide Gibraltar law input on supplier contracts, data-sharing frameworks, platform agreements and distribution terms that extend to Gibraltar. Our team ensures that connected service contracts reflect local regulatory and telecoms requirements.

How we work

Most of our instructions come through London or European counsel acting for global manufacturers and digital service providers. We are accustomed to working from structured questionnaires and providing focused Gibraltar input to feed directly into wider compliance packs. Our role is to give clear answers on what, if anything, needs to be done differently in Gibraltar.

Why instruct us?

• Specialist local knowledge – deep expertise in Gibraltar’s telecommunications, spectrum, data protection and financial services frameworks.
• Integrated approach – accustomed to working alongside international law firms and in-house counsel.
• Practical and efficient – precise guidance tailored to multi-jurisdictional projects.

Our team

Our Telecommunications, Communications & Connected Services practice is led by Anthony Provasoli, supported by Aaron Payas, Jeremy Requena, and Jerome Compson.