Taking into account intangible benefits means that an estimate in monetary terms, of the indirect benefits that an undertaking derives by virtue of its position as universal service provider, should be deducted from the direct net cost of universal service obligations in order to determine the overall cost burden.
Is éard a chiallaíonn tairbhe dholáimhsithe a chur san áireamh gur cheart meastachán a dhéantar i dtéarmaí airgeadaíochta, ar an tairbhe indíreach a bhaineann gnóthas as a sheasamh mar sholáthraí seirbhíse uilíche, a asbhaint ó ghlanchostas díreach na n-oibleagáidí seirbhíse uilíche chun an t-ualach costais foriomlán a chinneadh.