(b) The Authority will assume upon its establishment all the duties related to regulation of Telecommunications that were formerly performed by the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment. Article 5 The Authority's Functions and Powers: (a) The Authority shall have the following duties and powers: 1) Establish principles, regulations and rules for regulation of the Telecommunications sector, in accordance with the provisions of this Law and the general directions and policies of the Ministry, and shall take decisions that are necessary for such purpose. This shall include: studying and analyzing the Telecommunications Markets and determining the level of regulation [required] within these markets; establishing licensing procedures; managing and using the civil Radio Frequency Spectrum, numbering, and other Telecommunications resources; establishing accounting separation procedures [to be followed] by Licensees; interconnection and access to Telecommunications Facilities; providing Universal Service; pricing of services; promoting competition; consumer protection; setting technical specifications; type approval; dispute settlement procedures among stakeholders in the Telecommunication Market; and any other matter included in this Law, or for which a decision is necessary to implement its provisions. 2) Give opinion regarding legislations related to the Telecommunications sector, and participate in their implementation. 3) Establish the general principles that Operators and Telecommunications Service providers are subject to, and the conditions, criteria and procedures for awarding Licenses for Telecommunications Networks and Services, and for using civil Radio Frequency Spectrum. 4) Take the necessary steps to ensure compliance by the Licensees with the Licenses’ conditions, especially with respect to the following: (a) provision of services, and roll-out plans and implementation of universal service obligations, (b) use of required Telecommunications resources, (c) pricing of services, (d) fees for interconnection, use of infrastructure and Telecommunication Facilities, (e) ensure good quality of services provided, 12