Access to Essential Facilities

Access to essential facilities refers to the requirement that companies or individuals involved in providing a critical service—such as telecommunications, transportation, or energy—must allow other qualified parties to use their infrastructure or resources. This ensures fair competition, promotes reliability, and prevents companies from withholding vital services, which could harm consumers or stifle innovation. Essentially, it’s about creating a level playing field so multiple providers can operate efficiently within shared infrastructure, benefiting consumers and the industry as a whole while maintaining necessary standards and regulation.