(c) any other
designates.
form
which
the
Authority
(3) Where the Authority establishes, by directive,
regulation or otherwise, a form of contribution to
the goal of universal access, all the operators shall,
unless specifically exempted by the Authority
pursuant to detailed regulations, contribute
uniformly in accordance with the formula or
manner established by Authority for that purpose.
Cooperation in
the manage
ment of
universal access
or service
113. Cooperation in the management of universal
access or service shall be explored on several
levels
(a) between
the private sector and com
munities, so that where possible, the
market can deliver universal access or
service;
(b) between communities, Government and
the private sector, to ensure that the
access gap is dealt within a manner that
is relevant to communities; and
(d) within Government, to realize full benefits of
information and communications beyond
infrastructure
and
technology,
and
extended to health, education, agriculture
and other sectors.
Designation of
universal access
or service
providers
114. (1) The Authority may designate one or more
licensees as universal service provider.
(2) The process for designating universal service
providers shall be efficient, objective, transparent
and non-discriminatory, ensuring that no under
taking is excluded a priori from being designated,
and may include tenders.
(3) The terms of a tender, if applicable, shall
ensure that the universal service is provided in a
cost-effective manner and sets out provisions for
the maintenance of obligations, in the event of
mergers or assignment of the provider’s
contractual position.
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