I meddelelsen præciseres det navnlig, at det i princippet står medlemsstaterne frit at bestemme den offentlige tjenestes omfang, finansieringsform og tilrettelæggelse efter egne ønsker, baggrund og behov.
The communication states in particular that Member States are in principle free to determine the remit for the public service and the way in which it is funded and organised, in accordance with their preferences, history and needs.