(1) An operator of a public electronic communications network has the right to negotiate interconnection with another operator so authorised in accordance with Regulation 12 for the purpose of providing publicly available electronic communications services in order to ensure provision and interoperability of services throughout the European Union.

(2) An operator of a public electronic communications network shall negotiate interconnection for the purpose of providing publicly available electronic communications services when requested to do so by another undertaking, authorised in accordance with Regulation 12, in order to ensure the provision and interoperability of services.

(3) An operator shall offer access and interconnection to other undertakings on terms and conditions consistent with any obligations imposed by the Regulator under Regulation 42, 43 or 50.