Decision No. 101/2003/QĐ-BBCVT adjusts the minimum international settlement rate for incoming international public switched telephone network (PSTN) services to Vietnam, not lower than 0.31 USD per minute. This decision takes effect from July 1, 2003, and replaces the previous regulations.
Scope of application
Telecommunications enterprises providing international public switched telephone network (PSTN) services
Key points
- Telecommunications enterprises providing international public switched telephone network (PSTN) services → are authorized to negotiate and agree on international settlement rates not lower than 0.31 USD per minute.
- The minimum rate is 0.31 USD per minute, regardless of whether the call is made to a fixed-line or mobile network in Vietnam.
- This decision takes effect from July 1, 2003, and replaces the previous regulations.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enterprises will have to adjust their rates according to the new provisions, which may affect business costs.
- Customers receiving calls from abroad may notice changes in the rates.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum rate?
The minimum rate is 0.31 USD per minute.
Does this decision apply to calls to fixed-line or mobile networks?
The minimum rate applies regardless of whether the call is made to a fixed-line or mobile network in Vietnam.
When does this decision take effect?
This decision takes effect from July 1, 2003.
How are enterprises authorized to negotiate rates?
Enterprises are authorized to negotiate and agree on international settlement rates consistent with foreign partners.
Which previous decision does this decision replace?
This decision replaces Clause 2, Article 1 of Decision No. 65/2003/QĐ-BBCVT dated March 28, 2003, issued by the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications.
Full text
REGULATION
Pursuant to …;
Adjusting the minimum rate for international settlement charges for International Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) inbound services
International PSTN inbound services to Vietnam
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THE MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Pursuant to Decree No. 90/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications;
Pursuant to Decision No. 99/1998/QĐ-TTg dated May 26, 1998 of the Prime Minister on price and rate management for postal and telecommunications services;
Pursuant to Circular No. 03/1999/TT-TCBĐ dated May 11, 1999 of the General Post Office guiding the implementation of Decree No. 109/1997/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 1997 of the Government on postal and telecommunications services and Decision No. 99/1998/QĐ-TTg dated May 26, 1998 of the Prime Minister on price and tariff management for postal and telecommunications services;
At the proposal of the Director of the Planning and Finance Department,
Pursuant to …;
Article 1. Enterprises providing international PSTN telephone services shall negotiate and agree on international settlement rates with foreign partners but such rates must not be lower than 0.31 USD per minute, regardless of whether the call is made to a fixed network or mobile network in Vietnam.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect from July 1, 2003 and replaces Clause 2 of Article 1 of Decision No. 65/2003/QĐ-BBCVT dated March 28, 2003 of the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications.
Article 3. The Director of the Office, Heads of the Planning and Finance Department, Heads of units under the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, General Directors, Directors of enterprises providing international PSTN telephone services, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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