space in their premises for the installation of hardware and allow for
the maintenance of the equipment installed in their premises.
e) Network operators shall facilitate the interconnection links,
including connectivity to any fiber, between RURA’s monitoring
systems installed at their switch centres and RURA’s main operating
centre for the transport of signalling messages.
f) For guaranteeing the correct management of the signalling data
extracted from the network operators, signalling data shall be
processed and stored exclusively for the purpose of monitoring
compliance with the license obligations.
g) Signalling data received will be stored in modified versions, either
encrypted or with the last three digits of the calling numbers with
the called numbers eliminated.
h) All signalling data are to be processed and stored through the right
security measure and it shall be stored only for the duration
necessary for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the license
obligation.
i) Signalling data received by RURA under these shall never be
transmitted or given to third parties, public or private, with the
exception of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
j) Network operators shall file or register all signed interconnection and
international carrier agreements with RURA and that these
agreements shall be kept with the strictest confidence by RURA at all
times. This shall help RURA with, among other things, the
understanding and effects of any tariff fluctuation resulting from the
actions of international carriers directly interconnected with local
operators.
Article 12.4
IGTVS Connectivity
a) As outlined above, there will be a link between the network operators
and RURA’s OTMU.
b) All equipment to be connected to or for the IGTVS shall be of
international standards with satisfactory quality and fit for their
purpose.
c) A network operator shall allow and permit the installation by RURA
in its premises an Interconnection Border Control System and the
linking the same to RURA’s monitoring centre.
d) The planning and interfacing with existing networks operators’
international gateway shall be performed without affecting or
Regulations for International Gateway Traffic Verification System for Network Operators in Rwanda