WHEREAS it is important to establish a framework that provides clarity on the rules and procedures the Authority shall follow to assess the lawfulness of tariffs, intervene to set tariffs, and review the tariffs of Telecommunications Operators;

RECOGNIZING the necessity to provide clarity to Telecommunications Operators on how they shall notify the Authority about changing or introducing new tariffs;

GIVEN the necessity to prevent Telecommunications Operators from charging unlawful tariffs for their services;

NOW, THERFORE, in accordance with Articles 6(2), 6(6), 45(5), and 46(1), of the Communications Service Proclamation, the Authority hereby issues this Telecommunications Lawful Tariffs Directive.