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<p>We consulted on the specification for a broadband Universal Service Obligation
(USO) in 2017. DCMS published the outcome and response to this consultation in March
2018, and laid the relevant secondary legislation - the Electronic Communications
(Universal Service) Order 2003 before parliament at the same time.</p><p> </p><p>Ofcom
is responsible for implementing the USO. This includes designating a Universal Service
Provider(s), setting and enforcing the Universal Service Conditions that apply to
the providers (such as how quickly connections must be delivered) and establishing
an industry cost sharing fund.</p><p> </p><p>Ofcom has conducted several consultations
on the USO, and is working with the Universal Service Providers, BT and KCOM, as part
of the implementation process that it is undertaking. Eligible consumers will be able
to request a broadband USO connection directly from BT and KCOM respectively from
March 2020.</p>
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