(1) The Regulator shall regularly monitor the evolution and level of retail prices of adequate broadband and of voice communications services, in particular in relation to national consumer prices and income (including affordability for consumers), and shall report to the Minister on a regular basis on these matters or when requested by the Minister to do so.

(2) Where the Minister considers that retail prices for adequate broadband or for voice communications services are not affordable or are likely to become unaffordable, because consumers with a low income or special social needs may be prevented from accessing such services, the Minister may require the Regulator, in light of conditions in the State, to impose measures to be complied with by relevant undertakings to ensure affordability for such consumers of adequate broadband or voice communications services at least at a fixed location.

(3) The Regulator may, where required by the Minister under paragraph (2), impose measures requiring relevant undertakings to -