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Framework Directive (electronic communications) In force since 7 March 2002

Directive 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services
32002L0021 · official text on EUR-Lex

Articles

Chapter I SCOPE, AIM AND DEFINITIONS

• Article 1 — Scope and aim
• Article 2 — Definitions

Chapter II NATIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

• Article 3 — National regulatory authorities
• Article 4 — Right of appeal
• Article 5 — Provision of information
• Article 6 — Consultation and transparency mechanism
• Article 7 — Consolidating the internal market for electronic communications

Chapter III TASKS OF NATIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

• Article 8 — Policy objectives and regulatory principles
• Article 9 — Management of radio frequencies for electronic communications services
• Article 10 — Numbering, naming and addressing
• Article 11 — Rights of way
• Article 12 — Co-location and facility sharing
• Article 13 — Accounting separation and financial reports

Chapter IV GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Article 14 — Undertakings with significant market power
• Article 15 — Market definition procedure
• Article 16 — Market analysis procedure
• Article 17 — Standardisation
• Article 18 — Interoperability of digital interactive television services
• Article 19 — Harmonisation procedures
• Article 20 — Dispute resolution between undertakings
• Article 21 — Resolution of cross-border disputes
• Article 22 — Committee
• Article 23 — Exchange of information
• Article 24 — Publication of information
• Article 25 — Review procedures

Chapter V FINAL PROVISIONS

• Article 26 — Repeal
• Article 27 — Transitional measures
• Article 28 — Transposition
• Article 29 — Entry into force
• Article 30 — Addressees