Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. SGI: An EU Expression of State Functions.- Chapter 3. The Grant of Exclusive Rights under Article 106.- Chapter 4. Application of State Aid Rules to SGEI Funding.- Chapter 5. Universal Service Obligation in Telecommunications.- Chapter 6. Services of General Economic Interest in the Postal Sector.- Chapter 7. Service of General Economic Interest in Transport.- Chapter 8. Conclusions.- Table of Treaties, Legislation, Decisions, Cases and Soft Law Documents.- Bibliography.- Index.