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Uganda Communications Act
2013
(e) to regulate rates and charges for communications services
with a view to protecting consumers from excessive tariffs
and to prevent unfair competitive practices.
(f)
to establish, amend, administer and enforce a national
numbering plan and electronic addresses plan; and assign
numbers and electronic addresses;
(g) to conduct, or authorise any person to conduct, technical
evaluations relating to communications services;
(h) to coordinate and collaborate with the relevant national and
international organisations in matters relating to
communications;
(i)
to set national standards and ensure compliance with
national and international standards and obligations laid
down by international communication agreements and
treaties to which Uganda is a party;
(j)
to receive, investigate and arbitrate complaints relating to
communications services, and take necessary action;
(k) to promote and safeguard the interests of consumers and
operators as regards the quality of communications services
and equipment;
(l)
to promote research into the development and use of new
communications techniques and technologies, including
those which promote accessibility of persons with disability
and other members of society to communications services;
(m) to improve communications services generally and to
ensure equitable distribution of services throughout the
country;
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