$ (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— D

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