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Identify unit within the organization responsible for matters related to
interconnection services;
(e)
prepare Reference Interconnection Offer in accordance with guidelines provided by
the Authority;
(f)
provide interconnection services at points specified in the regulations;
(g)
respond to requests from Licensed operators and service providers as specified in the
regulations.
The interconnection parties shall reach agreement within a period of not more than two
months from commencement of the negotiation. In the event of failing to reach agreement
within the two months period, the parties shall notify the Authority which shall take
appropriate steps to mediate between the parties and assist them towards a binding
resolution.
Withdrawal or Cessation of Interconnection Services.
(1)
(2)
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(d)
A Licensee of a public network shall not withdraw or terminate interconnection services
from other Licenced operators except under the following specific conditions:
(a)
where the Licenced operator causes or is likely to cause substantial damages to the
public communication network;
(b)
where the Licensee violated the terms of contract signed between them;
(c)
when a judicial order has been issued for withdrawal or cessation of the
interconnection service.
Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-section (1) of this section, the Licensee shall notify
the Authority at least fifteen days prior to cessation or withdrawal of interconnection
services and shall provide supporting justification and related documents the Authority
might use to settle underlying interconnection issues.
Infrastructure Sharing.
(1)
Licenced operators shall share their infrastructure on the basis of commercial agreements
entered into with each other.
(2)
The types of infrastructure sharing and related policies, guidelines and conditions for each
service type shall be prescribed by regulations.
(3)
Where a dispute arises in respect of an Infrastructure sharing agreement or where an operator
refuses to share its infrastructure, the Authority may take steps to resolve the dispute and it
decision in such an event shall be final.
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