Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services
Access-related conditions
I1I273Permitted subject-matter of access-related conditions
1
The only conditions that may be set under section 45 as access-related conditions are those authorised by this section.
2
Access-related conditions may include conditions relating to the provision of such network access and service interoperability as appears to OFCOM appropriate for the purpose of securing—
a
efficiencyF1...;
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efficient investment and innovation; and
c
the greatest possible benefit for the end-users of public electronic communications services.
3
Access-related conditions may include conditions appearing to OFCOM to be appropriate for securing that persons to whom the electronic communications code applies participateF5... in arrangements for—
a
sharing the use of electronic communications apparatus; and
b
apportioning and making contributions towards costs incurred in relation to shared electronic communications apparatus.
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The power to set access-related conditions falling within subsection (3) is to be exercised for the purpose of—
a
encouraging efficient investment in infrastructure; and
b
promoting innovation.
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5
Access-related conditions may include conditions containing any provision required by section 75(2).