(d)	 the relevance of the interconnection

market;

(e)	 the relevance of the mobile termination
market;
(f)	 the identification of operators having
significant market power in those markets
and implementation of the necessary
measures, to promote smooth develop­
ment of the information and commu­
nications and the process of liberalization
of the fixed network in particular.
Evolution of the
regulatory
framework to
promote the
development of
the internet

58. The Authority shall ensure that­

(a)	 through unbundling, operators are able to
offer "triple play" type services (high-speed
internet, voice and television);
(b)	 all the alternative operators' equipment
necessary for the implementation of local
loop access can be co-located;
(c)	 activities which will promote development of
the wholesale market and hence rapid
expansion of the internet in The Gambia
are encouraged;
(d)	 prior to the liberalization of fixed services,
negotiations are held with the incumbent
operator on the inclusion of standard offers,
namely, flat-rate access,
via
nongeographical
free phone
numbers,
access
via
non-geographical paying
numbers.
PART V - ACCESS AND INTERCONNECTION

Right to Inter­
connection

59. (1) A licensee has the right and, when
requested by another licensee, the obligation, to
negotiate the interconnection of its information and
communications system or service, with the
information and communications system or service
of another licensee, in objective, transparent and

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