Electronic and Postal Communications (Competition)
G.N. No. 420 (contd)
relevant
communications
markets
the relevant communication market.
(2) In determining the relevant communications markets,
the Authority shall take into account the following(a)
the products or services that make up a specific
market, as well as the geographic scope of that
market;
(b)
the demand side substitutability, in order to
measure the extent to which consumers are
prepared or able to substitute other products or
services for the products or services supplied by
the licensee in question; and
(c)
the supply side substitutability, to determine the
extent to which suppliers, other than the licensee
in question, are able to supply products or services
that provide a competitive alternative to
consumers.
PART VI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Abuse of
dominant
position
16.-(1) Where the conduct of a dominant licensee has or
may have the effect of substantially lessening competition in one
or more communication markets, the Authority shall(a)
require the dominant licensee to desist, change its
conduct or adopt a particular conduct; or
(b) implement appropriate remedies.
(2) The Authority shall, before taking an action referred
to under sub-regulation (1)(b), request the dominant licensee to
refrain from the conduct that is inconsistent with these
Regulations.
Arbitration of
disputes
17.-(1) Where a dispute arises between parties on issues
having effect to substantially lessening competition, the aggrieved
party may petition to the Authority to arbitrate and the respondent
shall be served with a copy of the petition together with a written
notice of hearing.
(2) The aggrieved party shall submit his petition to the
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