Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 2 U.K. Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 1 U.K. Electronic communications networks and services

[F1 Further duty to review tariffs U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 72C-72I and cross-heading inserted (21.12.2020) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 29 (with reg. 6)

72C Duty to review certain tariffs that are not universal service tariffs U.K.

(1) It is the duty of OFCOM—

(a) to keep under review qualifying service tariffs, other than—

(i) universal service tariffs; or

(ii) tariffs available only to end-users who are carrying on a business; and

(b) to monitor changes to those tariffs.

(2) The reference in subsection (1) to qualifying service tariffs is a reference to the tariffs used by the providers of qualifying services.

(3) In this section—

• “qualifying services” means—

  (a)

  broadband services at a fixed location;

  (b)

  telephone services at a fixed location; and

  (c)

  mobile services, as defined by section 65(2BB)(a);

• “tariff” includes a pricing structure.]