a) Commence negotiations related to the interconnection request on the proposed date;
b) Supply the form of interconnection requested; and,
c) Undertake interconnection within the time frame requested by the Interconnection
Seeker.
3) Where the Interconnection Provider has informed the Interconnection Seeker that it is
able to provide the requested interconnection, it shall:
a) Provide a copy of an approved RIO; and,
b) Initiate negotiations not later than ten (10) working days after receipt of the
interconnection request.
4) The Interconnection Provider and Interconnection Seeker shall negotiate in good faith,
and using their best efforts to complete negotiations and execute an interconnection
agreement, not later than fifteen (15) working days after initiating negotiations, or within
a reasonable timeframe agreed by both parties.
5) A request for interconnection shall be refused only on grounds that it is not technically
or financially feasible, which means where there are material adverse financial consequences as
determined by the Authority, and shall be justified in writing by the Interconnection
Provider, not later than ten (10) Working Days after receiving a request for
interconnection.
6) Requirements to determine technical feasibility shall include, but not limited to, the
following:
a)
The network meets the technical parameters of the Interconnection Provider’s
network at the time that the request is made; and,
b) Offering connection to the Interconnection Seeker will not have a negative effect on
the Interconnection Provider’s network, network elements, capacity or integrity.
7) If modifications of the Interconnection Provider’s network are necessary to accommodate
a request for interconnection, reasonable costs associated with such modifications may be
charged to the Interconnection Seeker.
8) A copy of a refusal of an interconnection request shall be filed with the Authority by the
Interconnection Provider, not later than five (5) working days after the refusal has been
submitted to the Interconnection Seeker.
9) Pursuant to Article 43(2) of the Proclamation, where the Interconnection Provider
rejects the interconnection request, or if parties fail to reach an interconnection
agreement, or fail to complete interconnection within a reasonable timeframe, either
party may appeal to the Authority, or the Authority may intervene on its own initiative,
to make a binding ruling pursuant to Articles 35-38 of the Proclamation, or in
accordance with the Authority’s Dispute Resolution Directive.
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