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Directive (EU) 2018/1972 Article 87

Directive (EU) 2018/1972 Article 87

Status of the existing universal service

Article 87

Member States may continue to ensure the availability or affordability of other services than adequate broadband internet access service as defined in accordance with Article 84(3) and voice communications services at a fixed location that were in force on 20 December 2018, if the need for such services is established in light of national circumstances. When Member States designate undertakings in part or all of the national territory for the provision of those services, Article 86 shall apply. Financing of those obligations shall comply with Article 90. Member States shall review the obligations imposed pursuant to this Article by 21 December 2021, and every three years thereafter.

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