Clause 6

to provide, operate and maintain a good and sufficient telecommunication service, except broadcasting and television services, on such terms as the Authority may deem expedient;

to promote the economic development of the telecommunication service in accordance, as far as practicable, with recognised international standard practice and public demand;

to exercise licensing 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 the telecommunication service and to matters appertaining to the Authority generally; and

to further the advancement of telecommunication technology and the development of telecommunication in Singapore in co-operation with the broadcasting and television authority and tertiary technical institutions.

efficiency and economy;

satisfying all reasonable demands for telecommunication service;

the desirability of improving and developing its operating system;

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 in particular, the peaceful uses of telecommunication technology; and

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