Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services
Reports on infrastructure
etc

OFCOM reports on infrastructure etc
134A
1
OFCOM
must prepare reports in accordance with subsections (2) and (3) and each report must deal with—
a
the electronic communications networks matters listed in section 134B(1), and
b
the electronic communications services matters listed in section 134B(2).
2
The first report must—
a
relate to the position on a day specified in the report which falls within the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and
b
be sent to the Secretary of State by
OFCOM
not more than 2 months after the specified day.
3
A further report must—
a
be prepared for each relevant period, and
b
be sent to the Secretary of State by
OFCOM
as soon as practicable after the end of the relevant period.
4
“
Relevant period
” means—
a
the period of 3 years beginning with the day specified in the first report, and
b
each subsequent period of 3 years beginning with the end of the previous period.
5
Where there is a significant change in connection with a matter listed in section 134B(1) or (2) and
OFCOM
consider that the change should be brought to the attention of the Secretary of State,
OFCOM
must—
a
prepare a report on the change, and
b
send it to the Secretary of State as soon as practicable.
6
For the purposes of subsection (5), a change is significant if
OFCOM
consider that it has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse impact on—
a
persons carrying on business in the United Kingdom or a part of the United Kingdom, or
b
the general public in the United Kingdom or a part of the United Kingdom.
7
OFCOM
must publish every report under this section—
a
as soon as practicable after they send it to the Secretary of State, and
b
in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons who, in their opinion, are likely to have an interest in it.
8
OFCOM
may exclude information from a report when it is published under subsection (7) if they consider that it is information that they could refuse to disclose in response to a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Ss. 134A-134C and cross-headings inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 1(1), 47(1)