National Communication Act No. 24 (9) 9. Enhance the role of South Sudan as a model country in the field of communication on regional and the international levels. Functions and Powers of the Authority. The Authority shall have the following functions and powers: (a) enforce Government policies in the field of communication; (b) lay-down regulatory policies, plans, programs, and guidelines in connection with establishment and provision of communication services at the national level having due regard to balanced development, equitable service delivery and other social and national objectives; (c) licence business operations in various fields of communication services and activities; (d) approve costing and pricing methods for communication services, capacity leasing and infrastructure sharing, in addition to regulating tariffs for services in co-ordination with entities that provide such services; (e) set rules and regulations for planning, managing, allocating, licensing and monitoring frequencies, wireless systems, broadcasting stations and postal services with due consideration to their respective security aspects;. (f) protect obligations and requirements of the country in fields of security, defense and emergencies, having due regard to regional and international standards and practices and in collaboration with concerned bodies and entities providing communication services; (g) regulate Internet Domain Names in South Sudan, and electronic signatures, organize special systems for Internet use and application while taking appropriate measures to protect security of information and communication networks against intrusion, and limit practices that contravene beliefs, values, culture and heritage of the people of South Sudan; (h) set rules that guarantee the protection of beneficiaries by ensuring provision of modern telecommunications services at affordable prices and of highest quality and ensuring compliance by the Licenced entities; (i) co-ordinate with relevant authorities with regard to importation, assembling and manufacture of communication equipment and materials and issue the type approval necessary for such purposes; (j) set and approve appropriate specifications, standards, measurements and test-procedures for systems, terminals, equipment and materials used in the field of communication, in coordination with relevant entities and agencies of Government; (k) set fair procedures for interconnections among Licenced networks and providing appropriate measures for resolving disputes that may arise between the parties; 11