National Communication Act No. 24
(9)
9.
Enhance the role of South Sudan as a model country in the field of communication on
regional and the international levels.
Functions and Powers of the Authority.
The Authority shall have the following functions and powers:
(a)
enforce Government policies in the field of communication;
(b)
lay-down regulatory policies, plans, programs, and guidelines in connection with
establishment and provision of communication services at the national level having due
regard to balanced development, equitable service delivery and other social and national
objectives;
(c)
licence business operations in various fields of communication services and activities;
(d)
approve costing and pricing methods for communication services, capacity leasing and
infrastructure sharing, in addition to regulating tariffs for services in co-ordination with
entities that provide such services;
(e)
set rules and regulations for planning, managing, allocating, licensing and monitoring
frequencies, wireless systems, broadcasting stations and postal services with due
consideration to their respective security aspects;.
(f)
protect obligations and requirements of the country in fields of security, defense and
emergencies, having due regard to regional and international standards and practices and in
collaboration with concerned bodies and entities providing communication services;
(g)
regulate Internet Domain Names in South Sudan, and electronic signatures, organize special
systems for Internet use and application while taking appropriate measures to protect
security of information and communication networks against intrusion, and limit practices
that contravene beliefs, values, culture and heritage of the people of South Sudan;
(h)
set rules that guarantee the protection of beneficiaries by ensuring provision of modern
telecommunications services at affordable prices and of highest quality and ensuring
compliance by the Licenced entities;
(i)
co-ordinate with relevant authorities with regard to importation, assembling and manufacture
of communication equipment and materials and issue the type approval necessary for such
purposes;
(j)
set and approve appropriate specifications, standards, measurements and test-procedures for
systems, terminals, equipment and materials used in the field of communication, in coordination with relevant entities and agencies of Government;
(k)
set fair procedures for interconnections among Licenced networks and providing appropriate
measures for resolving disputes that may arise between the parties;
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