Final Draft/Rev.5 Limitation, interruption, termination of service 44. (1) A licensee may not limit, interrupt or terminate the provision of any telecommunications service unless(a) it is justified by essential requirements for the efficient provision of a telecommunications network or service; (b) ordered by the Authority to do so; or (c) it is justified on a commercial basis following the nonpayment or other breach of contract on the part of a subscriber. (2) A licensee shall, before it limits, interrupts or terminates the provision of a telecommunications service in terms of sub-regulation (1), give the subscriber concerned at least 14 days’ notice. PART IV - Radio communication National radio frequency plan 45. (1) The Authority shall manage and control the use of or emissions from the radio frequency spectrum and use of geostationary orbital slots within the territory of Botswana and shall establish and maintain a national radio frequency plan, which shall be published in the Gazette. (2) The Authority shall, in accordance with the Act, have the power to negotiate with the International Telecommunication Union, its affiliated bodies and other countries’ regulatory bodies or entities for the purpose of planning and co-ordinating radio frequency spectrum. Frequency assignments 46. (1) Frequency assignments shall adhere to the national radio frequency plan. (2) The Authority may assign frequencies on first come first serve basis if it is satisfied that the frequencies can be shared without causing harmful interference: Provided that if the radio frequency spectrum is limited the Authority may use competitive means to assign the spectrum. (3) Every licensee assigned the use of frequencies or frequency bands shall – (a) maintain a frequency register and provide, at the Authority’s request, the frequency utilisation details in terms of area of operation, transmit power, antenna height and any other parameters which the Authority may specify. (b) keep the licence in force by regular payment of annual radio licence fees as may be prescribed from time to time by the Authority; and, 23