Regulation 4 Review of designation

Where OFCOM undertake a review of the designations in accordance with section 66(4) of the Act, they must first publish their intention to do so in such manner as appears to OFCOM to be appropriate for bringing it to the attention of the persons, who, in OFCOM’s opinion, are likely to have an interest in it, or be affected by it.

After publishing their intention, where OFCOM propose to make changes to the designation of any universal service provider, OFCOM shall follow a process with the same steps as those for designation set out in Regulations 3(2) to 3(7).

Where, following a review of any designation in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2), the universal service conditions applicable to a designated person are all revoked, the designation of that person as a universal service provider shall immediately cease to have effect.