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