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(1) Any terminal equipment sold or otherwise provided in this country may be connected to a public electronic communications net- work if the Authority certifies that the terminal equipment

(a) is safe for the user,

(b) is in compliance with international standards, and environmental, health and safety standards including   standards for electromagnetic radiation and emissions,

(c) meets the requirements of electromagnetic compatibility provisions of international treaties relating to   electronic communications,

(d) does not pose a risk of physical harm to the network,

(e) effectively utilizes the electromagnetic spectrum and prevents interference between satellite and terrestrial-based systems and between terrestrial systems, and

(f) is compatible with the network.

(2) The Authority, in certifying terminal equipment under subsection (1), may recognize similar approvals from other jurisdictions that it may specify.

(3) Terminal equipment certified under this section shall bear labels or other markings determined by the Authority.

(4) The Authority may regulate, prohibit the sale or other distribution or connection of terminal equipment or other device that is provided in the country primarily for the purposes of circumventing, or facilitating the circumvention of a requirement of this Act.

(5) After the commencement of this Act, the Authority shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, specify the means by which terminal equipment and other accessories shall be provided and charged to users separately for the provision of public electronic communications services.