National Communication Act No. 24 (2) 52. Identify unit within the organization responsible for matters related to interconnection services; (e) prepare Reference Interconnection Offer in accordance with guidelines provided by the Authority; (f) provide interconnection services at points specified in the regulations; (g) respond to requests from Licensed operators and service providers as specified in the regulations. The interconnection parties shall reach agreement within a period of not more than two months from commencement of the negotiation. In the event of failing to reach agreement within the two months period, the parties shall notify the Authority which shall take appropriate steps to mediate between the parties and assist them towards a binding resolution. Withdrawal or Cessation of Interconnection Services. (1) (2) 53. (d) A Licensee of a public network shall not withdraw or terminate interconnection services from other Licenced operators except under the following specific conditions: (a) where the Licenced operator causes or is likely to cause substantial damages to the public communication network; (b) where the Licensee violated the terms of contract signed between them; (c) when a judicial order has been issued for withdrawal or cessation of the interconnection service. Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-section (1) of this section, the Licensee shall notify the Authority at least fifteen days prior to cessation or withdrawal of interconnection services and shall provide supporting justification and related documents the Authority might use to settle underlying interconnection issues. Infrastructure Sharing. (1) Licenced operators shall share their infrastructure on the basis of commercial agreements entered into with each other. (2) The types of infrastructure sharing and related policies, guidelines and conditions for each service type shall be prescribed by regulations. (3) Where a dispute arises in respect of an Infrastructure sharing agreement or where an operator refuses to share its infrastructure, the Authority may take steps to resolve the dispute and it decision in such an event shall be final. 29

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