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(2) Where the consent referred to in subsection ( 1 ) is obtained by the telecommunication
system operator or telecommunication service provider referred to in that subsection, the
said telecommunication system operator or telecommunication service provider may, in
applying for a licence under this Act. seek the authorization of the Authority to connect his
system or equipment to the operator or provider referred to in subsection (1), and shall
forward, to the Authority, a copy of the document giving such consent.
(3) Where the Authority is satisfied that the provisions of subsection (1) and (2) have
been complied with, it may specify, on the licence it grants, that the licensee is authorized to
connect his telecommunication system or equipment to such other telecommunication
network, system or equipment as it may designate in the licence, being the system or
equipment in respect of which consent has been obtained.
(4) No connection as is referred to in this section shall be made by any person unless he
has complied with the provisions of this section.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4), the person whose consent is sought
under this section shall not withhold that consent unless such interconnection would
materially restrict his ability to exploit the network capacity at his disposal in his own
operations.
(6) The interconnection charge or cost of using such designated network, system, or
equipment shall be as agreed between the licensee and the operator of the designated
network, system, or equipment: and that charge or cost shall be fair and reasonable in
relation to the service to be provided by the licensee, and to the additional costs that may
accrue to the operator of the designated network, system, or equipment as a result of the
connection.
(7) If a dispute arises relating to—
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