Decision No. 26/2005/QD-BBCVT stipulates the tariff levels for long-distance intra-provincial telephone services provided by Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation, applicable to service users within the intra-provincial area. The maximum and minimum tariff levels are clearly defined.
Scope of application
Users of long-distance intra-provincial telephone services provided by Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation.
Key points
- Users of long-distance intra-provincial telephone services must pay a minimum tariff not lower than 364 VND/minute and a maximum not exceeding 700 VND/minute for PSTN network services, with equivalent tariffs for NGN 64 Kbps network services.
- Users at public points are subject to an additional service charge of up to 454 VND/call, without discrimination between services of different enterprises.
- Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation has the right to set reduced tariffs on holidays, Sundays, and from 11 PM to 7 AM on weekdays, but the reduction shall not exceed 30%.
- Tariffs for long-distance intra-provincial telephone services do not include value-added tax.
- This decision shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and revoke previous regulations inconsistent with this decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Citizens will have to pay long-distance intra-provincial telephone tariffs ranging from a minimum of 364 VND/minute to a maximum of 700 VND/minute, creating a financial burden.
- Enterprises may collect additional service charges at public points, but the collection amount shall not exceed 454 VND/call, helping to increase revenue.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum and maximum tariff levels for long-distance intra-provincial telephone services?
The minimum tariff level is not less than 364 VND/minute, and the maximum tariff level does not exceed 700 VND/minute for PSTN network services. Equivalent tariff levels apply for NGN 64 Kbps network services.
How much percentage can citizens be granted a discount on telephone tariffs during holidays, Sundays, and from 11 PM to 7 AM?
Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation has the right to set a maximum reduction of up to 30% compared to the prescribed tariff levels.
Do the tariffs for long-distance intra-provincial telephone services include value-added tax?
No, the tariffs for long-distance intra-provincial telephone services do not include value-added tax.
How can citizens use services at public points?
At public points, citizens are subject to an additional service charge of up to 454 VND/call, without discrimination between services of different enterprises.
When does this decision come into effect?
This decision shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES FOR PROVINCIAL LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VIETNAM POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
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. 217/2003/QĐ-TTg dated October 27, 2003 of the Prime Minister on the management of pricing for postal and telecommunications services;
Considering the proposal of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation at Circular No. 111/GCTT-HĐQT dated May 10, 2005 on temporarily establishing rates for inter-provincial and intra-provincial long-distance telephone services, Circular No. 119/GCTT-HĐQT dated May 13, 2005 on intra-provincial rates for Cardphone services, and Circular No. 3291/GCTT dated June 1, 2005 on supplementing the rate plan for inter-provincial and intra-provincial long-distance services;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Planning and Finance,
DECISION:
Article 1. The rates for provincial long-distance telephone services provided by the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation at subscribers' premises shall be as follows:
1. The scope of provincial long-distance telephone communication is communication between telephones within different districts but within the same administrative province or centrally-administered city boundaries.
2. Information rates:
2.1. For PSTN provincial long-distance telephone service
- The maximum rate shall not exceed 700 dong per minute.
- The minimum rate shall not be lower than 364 dong per minute.
2.2. For NGN 64 Kbps provincial long-distance telephone service using prepaid cards:
- The maximum rate shall not be higher than the corresponding information rate for PSTN provincial long-distance telephone service.
- The minimum rate shall not be lower than 15% of the corresponding information rate for PSTN provincial long-distance telephone service.
3. Rate calculation method: The unit of time for calculating the information rate for provincial long-distance telephone calls is minutes. A call lasting less than one minute shall be charged as one minute, and the remaining time of the last call if it is less than one minute shall also be charged as one minute.
4. Rates for provincial long-distance services for fax and data transmission subscribers within standard telephone bands (data transmission over telephone subscriber lines) shall be applied according to the provisions of Clause 1, Clause 2, and Clause 3 of Article 1 of this Decision.
Article 2. At public points, in addition to the service rates specified in Article 1 of this Decision, enterprises may charge additional service fees, but the maximum amount shall not exceed 454 dong per call and shall not discriminate among services provided by different enterprises.
Article 3. The rates stipulated in Articles 1 and 2 of this Decision do not include value-added tax.
Article 4. The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation has the right to set reduced rates for provincial long-distance telephone services on holidays, Sundays, and from 11 PM the previous day to 7 AM the following morning during weekdays from Monday to Saturday, but the maximum reduction shall not exceed 30% of the corresponding rates specified in Article 1 of this Decision.
Article 5. These regulations apply to users of provincial long-distance telephone services provided by the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation.
Article 6. This Decision takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Previous regulations that conflict with this Decision are hereby abolished.
Article 7. The Director of the Office, Heads of the Planning and Finance Department, Heads of units under the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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