Decision No. 12/2005/QD-BBCVT of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications stipulates international telecommunication circuit service tariffs applicable to Internet Exchange Providers (IXPs) leasing circuits to connect to international Internet. This decision sets tariff levels based on circuit speed, divided into various rates, excluding VAT.
Scope of application
Internet Exchange Providers (IXPs) leasing circuits to connect to international Internet.
Key points
- are Internet Exchange Providers (IXPs) leasing circuits to connect to international Internet → subject to the tariff levels specified by Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation.
- Monthly circuit rental fees (Vietnam end - half circuit) are specifically defined according to circuit speed: 2 Mb/s, 34 Mb/s, 45 Mb/s, and 155 Mb/s with tariffs ranging from 7,384 USD/month to 246,265 USD/month.
- Intra-provincial circuit rental fees are divided into various rates depending on the customer's final connection point area, excluding VAT.
- These tariffs apply to both long-distance inter-provincial and intra-provincial circuit rentals according to separate tariff schedules.
- This decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette and revokes previous regulations inconsistent with this decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- The positive impact is that IXPs will be subject to specific, transparent tariffs, aiding effective cost management.
- The negative impact is that businesses must comply with prescribed rates which may affect profitability if not aligned with business conditions.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What does international circuit rental fees include?
International circuit rental fees include connection costs, initial installation fees, and monthly circuit rental fees (Vietnam end - half circuit).
What are the specific tariff levels?
The tariff levels are as follows: 2 Mb/s at 7,384 USD/month, 34 Mb/s at 75,052 USD/month, 45 Mb/s at 110,077 USD/month, and 155 Mb/s at 246,265 USD/month.
How are intra-provincial circuit rental fees calculated?
Intra-provincial circuit rental fees are divided into various rates depending on the customer's final connection point area, excluding VAT. Specific tariff levels are detailed in Clause 1.2.2.
When does this decision take effect?
This decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette, revoking previous regulations inconsistent with this decision.
Do circuit rental fees include VAT?
No, the aforementioned tariffs do not include VAT.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing the rates for international telecommunication channel leasing services provided by Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation for Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) leasing to connect to international Internet
Pursuant to Decree No. 90/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Posts and Telecommunications Ministry;
Considering the proposal of Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation at Circular No. 27/GCTT-HĐQT dated January 28, 2005 regarding the plan to reduce channel leasing rates;
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THE MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Issuing the rates for international telecommunication channel leasing services provided by Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation for Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) leasing to connect to international Internet as follows:
Pursuant to Decision No. 217/2003/QĐ-TTg dated October 27, 2003 of the Prime Minister on managing service charge prices for postal and telecommunications services;
Connection fees and initial installation costs shall be stipulated by Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation.
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Planning and Finance,
DECISION:
Article 1. 2. Monthly channel leasing rates (Vietnam end - half circuit).
1. Channel speed
Rate
|
(USD/month) |
2 Mb/s 34 Mb/s |
|
45 Mb/s |
7.384 |
|
155 Mb/s |
75.052 |
|
2.1. Long-distance inter-provincial channel leasing rates (if applicable): Shall be applied according to the inter-provincial telecommunication channel leasing rate table. |
110.077 |
|
2.2. Provincial channel leasing rates (including intra-provincial transmission): |
246.265 |
2.2.1. For Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang cities, divided into two levels:
2.2.1.1. Not exceeding 85% of the rate of the same speed (Level 1 rate) in the intra-provincial channel leasing rate table for cases where the customer's final connection point is within the inner city districts;
2.2.1.2. Not exceeding 85% of the rate of the same speed (Level 2 rate) in the intra-provincial channel leasing rate table for cases where the customer's final connection point is located in suburban counties.
2.2.2. For other provinces and cities, divided into two levels:
2.2.2.1. Not exceeding 50% of the rate of the same speed (Level 1 rate) in the intra-provincial channel leasing rate table for cases where the final connection point is within provincial capital cities, towns, and central city districts;
2.2.2.2. Not exceeding 50% of the rate of the same speed (Level 2 rate) in the intra-provincial channel leasing rate table for all other cases.
The above rates do not include Value Added Tax (VAT).
The Head of the Office, the Director of the Planning and Finance Department, Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
3. The above rates do not include value-added tax - VAT.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished.
Article 3. The Director of the Office, the Department Head of the Planning and Finance Department, Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Corporation, and related units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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