Telecommunication Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Act 1998 came into effect in May 1998 and amends
the  Telecommunication  Authority  of  Singapore  Act. It's main objective is to empower TAS to create an economic framework  for  the  operation  and  provision  of  telecom  services  condusive to a competitive and anti-monopolistic
market. Some significant amendments are:

• TAS  may  impose additional conditions on telecommunication licensees with regard to arrangements for the interconnection, access and sharing of infrastructure;
   
• TAS  may  issue  codes  of  practice  or  standards  of  performance  for  compliance  by telecommunication
  licensees;
   
• TAS'  approval  would  need  to  be sought for the connection of telecommunication equipment or systems of licensees;
   
• TAS  may  issue directions to telecommunications licensees or developers/owners of buildings with regard to
  the installation of facilities for telecommunication services;
   
• TAS may suspend licenses;
   
• Enhanced penalties for specified offences.