(4) Operators designated by the Authority, shall
comply with
(a) the terms of the universal access pro
gramme; and
(b) such reporting requirements,
as the Authority shall establish for that purpose.
Reviewing the
scope of
universal access
and service
115. (1) With a view to monitoring and reviewing
policies, the Authority shall
(a) adopt measurable targets for improving
connectivity and access to information and
communications which can be based on
distance, population density or length of
time needed to have access to information
and communications; and,
(b) hold periodic reviews of universal access
and service policies, regulations and
practices in order to adapt to the evolving
nature of information and communications
services and end-user needs.
(2) The Authority shall periodically review the
scope of the universal service, in particular with a
view to making proposals for its modification or
redefinition.
(3) The first review shall be held not later than two
years following the date of entry into force of this
Act, and thereafter a review shall be held every
three years.
(4) The review shall take account of social,
economic and technological developments, and
particular regard to data mobility and transfer rates
for the technologies most widely used by the
majority of subscribers.
Funding of
universal
service
116. (1) Funding and subsidies shall be targeted,
determined and delivered in a manner that is
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