6.—(1) It shall be the function and duty of the Corporation —
(a)
to provide, operate and maintain good and sufficient information communication services except broadcasting and television services, and such other services on such terms as the Corporation may think expedient;
(b)
to promote the development of information communication in accordance with, as far as practicable, recognised international standard practice and public demand;
(c)
to exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of information communication in Singapore;
(d)
to act internationally as the national body representative of Singapore in respect of matters relating to information communication;
(e)
to advise the Government on all matters relating to information communication and to matters appertaining to the Corporation generally; and
(f)
to further the advancement of technology relating to information communication.
(2) In discharging the duties imposed on it by subsection (1), the Corporation shall have regard to —
(a)
efficiency and economy;
(b)
satisfying all reasonable demands for information communication services;
(c)
the desirability of improving and developing its operating system;
(d)
fostering the development and expansion of information communication services in the world in collaboration with other countries and international organisations concerned with information communication;
(e)
the promotion of measures for the safety of life through telecommunications;
(f)
the provision of information communication services at rates consistent with efficient service and the necessity for maintaining independent financial viability;
(g)
improvements in the use made of the radio frequencies spectrum;
(h)
the promotion of research and development in the field of information communication and, in particular, the peaceful uses of technology relating to information communication; and
(i)
collaboration with educational institutions for the promotion of technical education in the field of information communication.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as —
(a)
imposing on the Corporation, either directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court; or
(b)
precluding the Corporation from interrupting, suspending or restricting any information communication services provided by the Corporation.
(4) In discharging its functions, the Corporation shall not discriminate between one member of the public and another and shall provide freely available public service where there is demand for the service so as to justify such provisions.
(5) Nothing in subsection (4) shall preclude the Corporation from providing any special service for any person or section of the public where the special service is required.