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Part 1. Introduction to Universal Service Obligations (USOs)

Aim of this module
What this module contains
How to study the module

Part 2. Basic Definitions and Principles

Definition and scope of universal service
Universal service and universal access
What is the rationale for the USO?
Further reading

Part 3. Approaches to Universal Service

Approaches to universal service in different countries
Hong Kong’s approach to universal service
Further reading

Part 4. Costing Universal Service

Calculating the cost of USOs
Costing in Hong Kong
The ‘net’ cost of universal service
Further reading

Part 5. Funding

Funding principles
Universal service funds
Funding in practice: Hong Kong’s approach
Further reading

Part 6. Reviewing the Scope of Universal Access

The ‘digital divide’
Some skeptical views of the need for government action
What should be the procedure used for redefining the scope of universal service?
A systematic decision-making procedure
Should the Internet/broadband part of Universal Service?
Further reading

 

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