Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services

SMP conditions: procedure

I2I186Cases where review required

1

OFCOM must not set an SMP services condition by a notification which does not also make the market power determination by reference to which the condition is set unless—

a

the condition is set by reference to a market power determination which has been reviewed under section 84 and, in consequence of that review, is confirmed in the notification setting the condition; or

b

the condition is set by reference to a market power determination made in relation to a market in which OFCOM are satisfied there has been no material change since the determination was made.

2

OFCOM must not modify or revoke SMP services conditions applying to a person except in a case falling within subsection (3) or (4).

3

The first case is where, for the purpose of determining whether to make the modification or revocation, OFCOM have—

a

carried out a further analysis under section 84 of the market in question; and

b

reviewed the market power determination for the time being in force in that person’s case.

4

The second case is where OFCOM are satisfied that there has not—

a

in the case of an unmodified condition, since the condition was set, or

b

in any other case, since the condition was last modified,

been a material change in the market identified or otherwise used for the purposes of the market power determination by reference to which the condition was set or last modified.

5

OFCOM must not modify SMP apparatus conditions applying to a person except where, for the purpose of determining whether to make the modification or revocation, they have—

a

carried out a further analysis under section 85 of the market in question; and

b

reviewed the market power determination for the time being in force in that person’s case.

6

A change is a material change for the purposes of subsection (1) or (4) if it is one that is material to—

a

the setting of the condition in question; or

b

the modification or revocation in question.