10) What is the estimated time needed for establishment of a connection?

Connection from the operator to the GRX provider via internet VPN will take aproximately 2 - 3 weeks
Connection from the operator to the GRX provider via leased lines based on Frame Relay, ATM or IP/PPP will take approx. 6 weeks
Connection to other operators connected to the same GRX will depend on the establishment of the bilateral agreement between the operators