(1) The Regulator shall conduct a geographical survey of the reach of electronic communications networks capable of delivering broadband ("broadband networks") by 21 December 2023 and shall update it at least every three years thereafter.

(2) The geographical survey shall include a survey of the current geographic reach of broadband networks, as required for the tasks of the Regulator and the Minister under these Regulations and for the surveys required for the application of State aid rules.

(3) The geographical survey may also include a forecast for a period determined by the Regulator of the reach of broadband networks, including very-high-capacity networks, and such forecast shall include all relevant information, including information on planned deployments by any undertaking or public authority, of very-high-capacity networks and significant upgrades or extensions of networks to at least 100 Mbps download speeds.

(4) For the purpose of a forecast referred to in paragraph (3), the Regulator shall request undertakings and public authorities to provide such information to the extent that it is available and can be provided with reasonable effort.