- Implement Government policies related to the core principle of universal service and access;
- Lay down policies, plans, programs, regulations and guidelines for bridging the communication digital divide between the center and rural areas through promoting communication service delivery to cover the entire population of South Sudan with special emphasis given to unprivileged groups and hard-to-reach communities;
- Set rules and regulations for planning and managing resources of the Fund in order to achieve the core objective of universal service and access;
- Coordinate activities and efforts with regional and international agencies promoting universal service and access to leverage synergies and resources;
- Facilitate widespread and non-discriminatory access to quality ICT services at affordable prices to people in rural and remote areas;
- To ensure that universal services are provided in an economically efficient manner; and
- To ensure that unconnected population/ areas reap the benefits of inclusive growth, leading to a rapid socio-economic development and improved standards of living.
