consultation process; 4. A name change to the Ministry of Communications (with post implied) will better position the Ministry to broaden its scope in the digital space. The change of name would take place in the near future but in the interim the MoPT would assume the responsibility of the objectives set out in this policy. 6.5 The Role of the ICT Regulator Periodic policy reviews should be undertaken to strengthen the role of the LTA in light of ongoing technology convergence which brings together Telecommunications and broadcasting sub-sectors/ sub-divisions and emerging digital services. In the interim the LTA will continue to perform the regulatory role for the telecommunications and broadcast infrastructure sector. The requisite changes in policy and laws14 should be carried out to ensure LTA’s is able to carry out its stated objectives including the following: 1. Ensure there is a level playing field and no barriers to entry for the provision of communication services; 2. Ensure those unserved by affordable services are able to connect themselves, with the support of The Universal Access Fund if necessary; 3. Continue leadership of the Universal Access Fund to advance connectivity in underserved areas; 4. Promote and protect investment in the industry with fair and competitive management practices; 5. Establish and enforce quality of service standards including technical ones; 6. Ensure the prudent/efficient allocation and management of spectrum including fair, transparent and competitive good practices; 7. Make provisions to allocate spectrum to smaller providers and increase competition for unserved areas; 8. Develop guidelines to promote efficient and effective infrastructure sharing and open access; 9. Protect the consumer via awareness and the development of consumer protection standards in line with international good practices; 10. Carry out periodic assessment of the sector and publish results in an open and easily accessible format; 11. Carry out evidenced based research and forecasts and advise the MoPT on policy for the ICT sector; 12. Pursue an infrastructure sharing policy to guide growth of independent infrastructure management companies, encourage innovation competition and open access across all ICT owned infrastructure across multiple sectors; 13. Develop a strategy to manage the Postal Sector. 6.6 The role of Independent Broadcasting Regulator Broadcasting content will be regulated by an independent broadcasting regulator under the Ministry of Information, Tourism and culture. The LTA will however continue to be responsible for the orderly and efficient management, allocation, assignment and use of radio frequencies, including all civilian, non-civilian and commercial uses of radio frequencies. 14 The current Telecommunications Act 2007 has stated objectives the LTA is working toward 55