
Ofcom proposes that the local veto should remain but with new measures to make the process more transparent, accountable and consistent. As revenues from PCBs have fallen in recent years, BT argues that the local veto is unduly restrictive. The last PCB cannot be removed from a site if those bodies object - ‘the local veto’. Ofcom considers that adequate coverage is best determined at a local level through consultation with local public bodies. Many disadvantaged and vulnerable consumers still rely on PCBs.ġ.7 BT and Kingston are each required to ensure adequate coverage of PCBs. "1.6 Public Call Boxes (PCBs) provide a service that is valued and needed by many people without a phone or those away from home, who cannot, for whatever reason, use their mobile. , which outlines in brief the requirements of BT and Kingston I am little bit at a loss to where the public stands in relation to being able to access this information, my understanding is that Telephone Boxes are provided by British Telecom (and some other smaller providers) under the 'Universal Service Obligation' which was set out by Ofcom as a set of requirements for the telecoms companies to adhere to in what public services they must provide. I have tried to look into the sections of the Acts you have referred to but cannot fully understand their relevance, perhaps you could expand a little for me, and how they apply in relation to Universal Service Obligation? Thank you for your reply, and apologies it has taken me some time to formulate my own response. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. If you wish to request an internal review, you should contact: We will keep you informed of the progress of any such review.

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