According to the International Telecommunication Union ("ITU"), Universal Service means that every household or individual in a country has the opportunity for telephone service. Universal Access means that everyone in a community can gain access to a publicly available telephone, although not necessarily in their homes. While these basic notions have stood the test of time, the concepts are evolving in light of changes with respect to technology (i.e., ICT has move beyond the 'telephone'), applications (i.e., offerings other than simple voice) and society (the development of highly mobile populations, increased urbanization, globalization, and increased levels of education in most countries). It notes that UAS is firmly rooted in the market liberalization context and that despite the changes in the environment, its rationale is fairly consistent.