Implementing Regulations of the Telecommunications and Information Technology Law

1. CST shall classify a service provider as a dominant service provider for the purposes of interconnection or access to one or more telecommunications or information technology markets, as per the following: a. If the definition and concept of the dominant service provider set out in Paragraph (2) of Article 15 of the Law applies to a service provider; b. If a service provider has agreed with another service provider to make them enjoy a position equal to that of the dominant service provider referred to in Paragraph (2) of Article 15 of the Law. 2. CST shall regulate the means and mechanisms for developing and updating all matters related to interconnection and access in the Kingdom appropriately and effectively for telecommunications networks between service providers, taking into consideration the following: a. Supporting service providers at the negotiation stage, and finding quick, technically and commercially feasible solutions that facilitate such negotiations; b. Ensure that the dominant service providers publish reference offers for interconnection and access, in accordance with the regulatory decisions issued by CST. Implementing Regulations of the Telecommunications & Information Technology Law Chapter IV : Interconnection and Access