v.
The refusal or obstacle by a network operator to allow the
installation of an IBCS or any equipment for monitoring under
these Regulations;
vi.
Failure by network operators to file or register all interconnection
and international carrier agreements with RURA;
ARTICLE 15
SANCTIONS FOR THE SERIOUS BREACHES
a) The breaches defined by these Regulations shall be sanctioned by
RURA with the higher of the following two quantities:
i.
Three times the benefit obtained with the action defined as
a breach.
ii.
A payment of 10% of a verified billable amount as may be
determined by RURA;
b) Should the network operator commit three breaches of this
regulation, RURA may consider stopping it from the provision of
voice services in Rwanda.
c) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, a delay in
payments to RURA for more than three consecutive months shall be
sanctioned with a fine of 50% of the quantity sum invoiced or
requested by RURA.
ARTICLE 16
AMENDMENT
The rate and percentage in the Schedule to this Regulation may be
amended depending on the circumstances within the sector.
ARTICLE 17
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
a) It is hereby recognized that a number of actions must be taken by both RURA
and the concerned licensed operators before the IGTVS is finally set up and
be made ready for operation.
b) Immediately after the effectiveness and coming into force of these
Regulations, the network operators shall, within a period of sixty (60)
days (hereinafter called the “transitional period”) address, carry out
and or effect the realisation of the following;
i.
Cause a review and amendment of their existing carrier
agreements;
ii.
File with RURA all their amended interconnection and carrier
agreements;
Regulations for International Gateway Traffic Verification System for Network Operators in Rwanda