No. 12
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority
2003
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(f) taking into account the need to protect and preserve the
environment.
Functions
of the Authority
6. - (1) The functions of the Authority shall be (a) to perform the functions conferred on the Authority by sector
legislation;
(b) subject to sector legislation (i) to issue, renew and cancel licences;
(ii) to establish standards for regulated goods and regulated
services;
(iii) to establish standards for the terms and conditions of supply
of the regulated goods and services;
(iv) to regulate rates and charges;
(v) to make rules for carrying out the purposes and provisions of
this Act and the sector legislation;
(c) to monitor the performance of the regulated sectors including in
relation to (i) levels of investment;
(ii) availability, quality and standards of services;
(iii) the cost of services;
(iv) the efficiency of production and distribution of services, and
(v) other matters relevant to the Authority;
(d) to facilitate the resolution of complaints and disputes;
(e) to take over and continue carrying out the functions formerly of
the Tanzania Communications Commission and Tanzania Broadcasting Commission;
(f) to disseminate information about matters relevant to the functions
of the Authority;
(g) to consult with other regulatory authorities or bodies or institutions
discharging functions similar to those of the Authority in the
United Republic of Tanzania and elsewhere;
(h) to administer this Act;
(i) to perform such other functions as may be conferred on the
Authority by this Act or any other law.
(2) The Authority shall not perform its functions in contravention of
any international agreement to which the United Republic is a party.