Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services
Universal service conditions
F172BBroadband download speeds: duty to give direction under section 72A
(1)
The Secretary of State must give OFCOM a direction under section 72A if—
(a)
the universal service order specifies a minimum download speed for broadband connections and services F2at a fixed location and the speed so specified is less than 30 megabits per second, and
(b)
it appears to the Secretary of State, on the basis of information published by OFCOM, that broadband connections or services that provide a minimum download speed of at least 30 megabits per second are subscribed to for use in at least 75% of premises in the United Kingdom.
(2)
The direction—
(a)
must require OFCOM to review and report to the Secretary of State on whether it would be appropriate for the universal service order to specify a higher minimum download speed, and
(b)
may also require OFCOM to review and report to the Secretary of State on any other matter falling within section 72A(1).