(1) The Regulator and other competent authorities, in carrying out their regulatory tasks specified in these Regulations insofar as it gives effect to the Directive, shall take all reasonable measures which are necessary and proportionate for achieving the objectives set out in paragraph (3).

(2) The Regulator and other competent authorities shall contribute within their competences to ensuring the implementation of policies aimed at the promotion of freedom of expression and information, cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as media pluralism.

(3) In the context of its tasks, the Regulator and other competent authorities shall pursue each of the following general objectives which are not listed in order of priority -

(a) promote connectivity and access to, and take-up of, very-high-capacity networks, including fixed, mobile and wireless networks, by all consumers and businesses in the State;

(b) promote competition in the provision of electronic communications networks and associated facilities, including efficient infrastructure-based competition, and in the provision of electronic communications services and associated services;