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Interconnection Regulations, 2010

Part IV : Framework, model terms and conditions of agreements

15. Terms and conditions of interconnection agreements

 

The interconnection agreement must, except where a matter is not relevant to the interconnection service in question, address the following-

a) definition of terms and abbreviations;
b) technical scope of the interconnection which includes:
i) a description of the purpose of the interconnection;
ii) a description of the connection services sought;
iii) a description of the technical scope and specifications of the interconnection;
iv) mechanisms for changes to the purpose, scope and specifications for interconnection;
v) details regarding access to numbers by the parties; and
vi) data interchange format;
c) point of interconnection, which includes:
i) location of point of interconnection and related facilities' specifications;
ii) mechanisms for changes to the location of point of interconnection or related facilities;
iii) signaling interconnection description; and
iv) charges for each point of interconnection.
d) billing and settlement which includes:
i) billing procedures;
ii) payment terms and conditions; and
iii) billing and settlement disputes procedures.
e) charges. setting out:
i) detailed charges per service provided; and
ii) mechanisms for review of charges.
f) quality of service and service levels, covering:
i) service levels and quality of service obligations;
ii) penalties;
iii) testing and maintenance;
iv) fault reporting;
v) service level disputes; and
vi) system protection and safety measures.
g) termination of agreement covering:
i) grounds for termination; and
ii) termination procedures;
iii) contractual dispute resolution and arbitration procedures.