Electronic Communications Act, 2008 ACT 775 (d) telecommunications services, and (e) provision of services that enable persons with disability to make and receive calls. (3) The Authority shall determine (a) the manner in which a public telecommunications service is provided and funded in order to meet the requirements of universal service, and (b) the obligations,' if any, of the providers and users of the service. (4) The Authority may require providers of private electronic communications services, closed user group services and value added services, and the users of these services and of any other electronic communications services to contribute to the funding of universal service with the approval of the Minister. (6) A public electronic communications service that offers universal service shall not terminate its service to the public without first obtaining written approval from the Authority. Universal access 24. (1) Universal access includes (a) access, through broad geographic coverage, to communitybased broadband information and communication services that include voice, data services, access to the internet, local relevant content, community radio and Government services, that are affordable and of high quality, (b) signal coverage of mobile and broadcast networks throughout remote regions, and (c) access to the services in paragraphs (a) and (b) by kindergarten, first and second cycle institutions, community colleges, universities, community health facilities, hospitals, telecentres and any other public or private community centres. (2) In accordance with the policy established by the Minister, the Authority shall determine (a) the manner in which universal access shall be provided, and (b) the obligations, if any, of the providers and users of the service. (3) The Authority may, with the approval of the Minister, require (a) a provider of a private electronic communications service, closed user group service or value added service, and 30

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