(c) Support the development of information and communication technologies,
including related human capacity and technological innovation;
(d) Provide support for the introduction and expansion of communication services
to schools, health facilities and other organizations serving public needs; and
(e) Facilitate development of and access to a wide range of local and relevant
content.
4. Amount of the Universal Service Levy.
(1) The Universal Service Levy imposed under section 84J (3) of the Act shall be
charged on all licensees offering communications systems and services on a
commercial basis.
(2) The levy charged on licensees shall be an amount not exceeding one percent of
the gross revenue of a licensee.
5. Purpose of the Universal Service Fund.
The funds from the Fund may be applied in activities that support national
communications development programmes including, among others—
(a) Funding universal service programmes and projects;
(b) identifying, approving, scheduling and financing private sector and local
community investments in universal service provision projects; and
(c) The conduct of research and other relevant studies in information technologies.
6. Manner of funding.
The Commission may fund universal service programmes and projects through—
(a) Subsidies;
(b) Loans; and
(c) Grants.