Section 226-18.5 - Objectives and policies for facility systems-telecommunications(a) Planning for the State's telecommunications facility systems shall be directed towards the achievement of dependable, efficient, and economical statewide telecommunications systems capable of supporting the needs of the people.(b) To achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to ensure the provision of adequate, reasonably priced, and dependable telecommunications services to accommodate demand.(c) To further achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:(1) Facilitate research and development of telecommunications systems and resources;(2) Encourage public and private sector efforts to develop means for adequate, ongoing telecommunications planning;(3) Promote efficient management and use of existing telecommunications systems and services; and(4) Facilitate the development of education and training of telecommunications personnel.