4 Duties [in relation to certain regulatory functions]
Communications Act 2003 (2003 c 21) | Legislation

4  Duties [in relation to certain regulatory functions]

(1)     This section applies to the following functions of OFCOM—

(a)     their functions under Chapter 1 of Part 2;

(b)     their functions under the enactments relating to the management of the radio spectrum;

(c)     their functions under Chapter 3 of Part 2 in relation to disputes referred to them under section 185;

(d)     their functions under sections 24 and 25 so far as they relate to information required for purposes connected with matters in relation to which functions specified in this subsection are conferred on OFCOM; and

(e)     their functions under section 26 so far as they are carried out for the purpose of making information available to persons mentioned in subsection (2)(a) to (c) of that section.

(2)     It shall be the duty of OFCOM, in carrying out any of those functions, to act in accordance with the [six requirements set out in the following provisions of this section].

(3)     The first . . . requirement is a requirement to promote competition—

(a)     in relation to the provision of electronic communications networks and electronic communications services;

(b)     in relation to the provision and making available of services and facilities that are provided

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