Common use of Universal service Clause in Contracts

Universal service. 1. Each Party has the right to define the kind of universal service obligations it wishes to maintain. 2. Such obligations will not be regarded as anti-competitive per se, provided they are administered in a transparent, objective and non-discriminatory way. The administration of such obligations shall also be neutral with respect to competition and be not more burdensome than necessary for the kind of universal service defined by the Party. 3. The Parties shall ensure that all service suppliers should be eligible to ensure universal service and no service supplier shall be a priori excluded. The designation shall be made through an efficient, transparent, objective and non-discriminatory mechanism. Where necessary, Parties shall assess whether the provision of universal service represents an unfair burden on organisations(s) designated to provide universal service. Where justified on the basis of such calculation, and taking into account the market benefit if any which accrues to an organisation that offers universal service, regulatory authorities shall determine whether a mechanism is required to compensate the service supplier(s) concerned or to share the net cost of universal service obligations. 4. The Parties shall ensure that: (a) directories of all subscribers (1) are available to users, whether printed or electronic, or both, and are updated on a regular basis, and at least once a year; (b) organisations that provide the services referred to in paragraph (a) apply the principle of non-discrimination to the treatment of information that has been provided to them by other organisations. (1) In compliance with the applicable rules on processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communication sector.

Universal service. 1. Each Party has the right to define the kind of universal service obligations it wishes to maintain. 2. Such obligations will not be regarded as anti-competitive per se, provided they are administered in a transparent, objective and non-discriminatory way. The administration of such obligations shall also be neutral with respect to competition and be not more burdensome than necessary for the kind of universal service defined by the Party. 3. The Parties shall ensure that all service suppliers should be eligible to ensure universal service and no service supplier shall be a priori excluded. The designation shall be made through an efficient, transparent, objective and non-discriminatory mechanism. Where necessary, Parties shall assess whether the provision of universal service represents an unfair burden on organisations(s) designated to provide universal service. Where justified on the basis of such calculation, and taking into account the market benefit if any which accrues to an organisation that offers universal service, regulatory authorities shall determine whether a mechanism is required to compensate the service supplier(s) concerned or to share the net cost of universal service obligations. 4. The Parties shall ensure that: (a) directories of all subscribers (131) are available to users, whether printed or electronic, or both, and are updated on a regular basis, and at least once a year; (b) organisations that provide the services referred to in paragraph (a) apply the principle of non-discrimination to the treatment of information that has been provided to them by other organisations. (1) In compliance with . The Parties shall not adopt or maintain any measure restricting the applicable rules on processing cross-border provision of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communication sectorservices.

Universal service. 1. Each Party has the right to define the kind of universal service obligations it wishes to maintain. 2. Such obligations will not be regarded as anti-competitive per se, provided they are administered in a transparent, objective and non-non- discriminatory way. The administration of such obligations shall also be neutral with respect to competition and be not more burdensome than necessary for the kind of universal service defined by the Party. 3. The Parties shall ensure that all service suppliers should be eligible to ensure universal service and no service supplier shall be a priori excluded. The designation shall be made through an efficient, transparenttrans­ parent, objective and non-discriminatory mechanism. Where necessary, Parties shall assess whether the provision of universal service represents an unfair burden on organisations(s) designated to provide universal service. Where justified on the basis of such calculation, and taking into account the market benefit if any which accrues to an organisation that offers universal service, regulatory authorities shall determine whether a mechanism is required to compensate the service supplier(s) concerned or to share the net cost of universal service obligations. 4. The Parties shall ensure that: (a) directories of all subscribers (1) are available to users, whether printed or electronic, or both, and are updated on a regular basis, and at least once a year; (b) organisations that provide the services referred to in paragraph (a) apply the principle of non-discrimination to the treatment of information that has been provided to them by other organisations. The Parties shall not adopt or maintain any measure restricting the cross-border provision of electronic communication services. (1) In compliance with the applicable rules on processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communication sector.. Article 122‌‌‌‌

Universal service. 1. Each Party has the right to define the kind of universal service obligations it wishes to maintain. 2. Such obligations will not be regarded as anti-competitive per se, provided they are administered in a transparent, objective and non-discriminatory way. The administration of such obligations shall also be neutral with respect to competition and be not more burdensome than necessary for the kind of universal service defined by the Party. 3. The Parties shall ensure that all service suppliers should be eligible to ensure universal service and no service supplier shall be a priori excluded. The designation shall be made through an efficient, transparent, objective and non-discriminatory mechanism. Where necessary, Parties shall assess whether the provision of universal service represents an unfair burden on organisations(s) designated to provide universal service. Where justified on the basis of such calculation, and taking into account the market benefit if any which accrues to an organisation that offers universal service, regulatory authorities shall determine whether a mechanism is required to compensate the service supplier(s) concerned or to share the net cost of universal service obligations. 4. The Parties shall ensure that: (a) directories of all subscribers (1) subscribers33 are available to users, whether printed or electronic, or both, and are updated on a regular basis, and at least once a year; (b) organisations that provide the services referred to in paragraph subparagraph (a) apply the principle of non-discrimination to the treatment of information that has been provided to them by other organisations. (1) In compliance with . The Parties shall not adopt or maintain any measure restricting the applicable rules on processing cross-border provision of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communication sectorservices.

Universal service. 1. Each Party has the right to define the kind of universal service obligations it wishes to maintain. 2. Such obligations will not be regarded as anti-competitive per se, provided they are administered in a transparent, objective and non-discriminatory way. The administration of such obligations shall also be neutral with respect to competition and be not more burdensome than necessary for the kind of universal service defined by the Party. 3. The Parties shall ensure that all service suppliers should be eligible to ensure universal service and no service supplier shall be a priori excluded. The designation shall be made through an efficient, transparent, objective and non-discriminatory mechanism. Where necessary, Parties shall assess whether the provision of universal service represents an unfair burden on organisations(s) designated to provide universal service. Where justified on the basis of such calculation, and taking into account the market benefit if any which accrues to an organisation that offers universal service, regulatory authorities shall determine whether a mechanism is required to compensate the service supplier(s) concerned or to share the net cost of universal service obligations. 4. The Parties shall ensure that: (a) directories of all subscribers (1) subscribers33 are available to users, whether printed or electronic, or both, and are updated on a regular basis, and at least once a year; (b) organisations that provide the services referred to in paragraph (a) apply the principle of non-discrimination to the treatment of information that has been provided to them by other organisations. (1) In compliance with . The Parties shall not adopt or maintain any measure restricting the applicable rules on processing cross-border provision of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communication sectorservices.