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The following general principles apply to both the Authority and  operators for the achievement of the objects and the performance of the functions specified under sections 2 and 3 respectively of the Act:

(a) universal coverage;

(b) non-discrimination;

(c) fair competition 

(d) privacy and  secrecy of communications;

(e) priority of public over private communications services;

(f) priority of national security and defence;

(g) the public interest obligations of private operators, and

(h) the development of the communications industry