Regulations for Access to Physical Facilities
(1)The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC, hereinafter the “Commission") Statutes set out rules, regulations, rights, and obligations with regard to:
a.Access to Public Telecommunications Networks, and
b.Access by a Service Provider to Physical Facilities that are owned or managed by other Service Providers, for the purposes of facilitating the provision of telecommunications services.
(2)To deploy networks, Service Providers require access to property (“Rights-of-Way"), which is subject to the consent of public authorities, the owner of the property, and relevant rules and regulations.
(3)Rights-of-Way are a scarce resource and a key factor for effective competition and growth in the telecommunications market. Therefore, all Service Providers must exploit this resource efficiently and effectively, and in accordance with the Commission Statutes.
(4)Promoting and facilitating Service Providers’ access to Physical Facilities will contribute to the objectives stated in the Telecoms Act regarding, in particular:
a.the provision of advanced and adequate telecommunications services at affordable prices;
b.the provision of access to the public telecommunications networks, equipment and services at affordable prices; and
c.the creation of a favorable atmosphere to promote and encourage fair competition in all fields of telecommunications.
TA-Regulations for Access to Physical Facilities-en.pdf
