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have due regard to the costs of such capabilities and the
availability of technology that permits the intended capabilities
on a cost-effective basis.
(3)
The costs of the Regulator in developing and
introducing service provider selection or service provider in
accordance with applicable rules or orders.
PART XII
ACCESS TO PROPERTY
65.
Access
to
Government
Land
and
Facilities-(1) Where a service provider cannot, on
commercially reasonable terms:
(a) obtain the consent of the Government or a
Government Agency or Authority having
jurisdiction over government land or a
government facility to construct, maintain or
operate telecommunication network facilities on
such land or facility; or
(b) gain access to a pole, duct, tower or other supporting
structure of a telecommunications, electrical
power or other utility transmission system
constructed on Government land or a
Government facility, or which is owned or
controlled by the Government or a Government
Agency or Authority,
the service provider may apply to the Regulator for assistance.
(2) Upon receipt of an application for assistance in
accordance with subsection (1), the Regulator shall consult with
the Government, Government Agency or Authority and attempt
to find a solution acceptable to both service provider and the
Government, Government Agency or Authority, as the case
may require.
(3) If the Regulator‟s actions under subsection (2) fail to
produce an agreement between the parties involved:
(a) the Regulator may exercise such other powers under
this Act or other Acts, as the Regulator considers
appropriate to resolve the matter; or