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