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

efficiencyF4...;

b

sustainable competition F3...; F2...

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the bringing into operation, where OFCOM consider it appropriate, of very high capacity networks;

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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 participateF6... 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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F74A

Access-related conditions may include conditions permitted by section 74A.

5

Access-related conditions may include conditions containing any provision required by section 75(2).