Clause 18

to provide, operate and maintain telecommunication service for Singapore, except the domestic public telephone service provided by the Singapore Telephone Board and broadcasting services;

to exercise licensing, control and regulatory functions in respect of the conduct of telecommunication in Singapore;

to act internationally as the national authority or body representative of Singapore in respect of matters relating to both domestic and international telecommunication;

to advise the Government on all matters relating to telecommunication;

in co-operation with the Singapore Telephone Board and the broadcasting authority to further the advancement of telecommunication technology and the development of telecommunication in Singapore.

efficiency and economy;

satisfying all reasonable demands for telecommunication service;

the desirability of improving and developing its operating systems;

fostering the development and expansion of the telecommunication service of the world in collaboration with other countries and international organisations concerned with world telecommunication;

the promotion of measures for the safety of life through telecommunication;

the provision of domestic and overseas telecommunication service at rates consistent with efficient service and the necessity for maintaining independent financial viability;

improvements in the use made of the radio frequencies spectrum;

the promotion of research in telecommunication and in particular, the peaceful uses of telecommunication technology;

collaboration with educational institutions for the promotion of technical education in the field of telecommunication.