¹ The Federal Council shall submit a report to the Federal Assembly every three years on:

a.

the development of investments made throughout Switzerland;

b.

the development of the universal provision of services;

c.

the quality and the prices of the telecommunications services on offer;

d.

the development of network competition;

e.

the costs and granting of access to the local loop, irrespective of the technology underlying these connections.

² If required, the Federal Council shall submit proposals to the Federal Assembly for promoting effective competition.