Circular No. 29/2009/TT-BTTTT stipulates connection charges for calls from terrestrial fixed network to terrestrial mobile network, applicable from January 15, 2010. The charge rate is VND 415 per minute when two networks connect directly and includes interconnection charges through domestic long-distance network.
Scope of application
Telecommunications enterprises, users of terrestrial fixed network services and mobile services.
Key points
- The intra-provincial network initiating the call pays the mobile network terminating the call a connection charge of VND 415 per minute when two networks connect directly.
- When connecting through the domestic long-distance network, the intra-provincial network must pay the connection charge as prescribed and the interconnection charge through the long-distance network.
- The rates do not differentiate between normal hours, off-peak hours, and peak hours.
- The rates do not include value-added tax.
- This Circular takes effect from January 15, 2010, and abolishes previous regulations that conflict with this Circular.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Telecommunications enterprises will have to comply with the new rates, affecting their operating costs.
- Users may face increased charges when calling from fixed to mobile.
- Strengthening management and transparency regarding connection charges between telecommunications networks.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the connection charge for calls from intra-provincial network to mobile network?
The rate is VND 415 per minute when two networks connect directly. When connecting through the long-distance network, the rate will be calculated according to similar provisions.
Are there different rates for normal hours, off-peak hours, and peak hours?
No, the rates do not differentiate between normal hours, off-peak hours, and peak hours.
Does this rate include value-added tax?
No, the rate does not include value-added tax.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from January 15, 2010.
When were the old regulations abolished?
Previous regulations conflicting with this Circular were abolished immediately upon its effectiveness from January 15, 2010.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 29/2009/TT-BTTTT |
Hanoi, November 19, 2009 |
CIRCULAR
REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES FOR CALLS FROM FIXED TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS TO MOBILE INFORMATION NETWORKS WITHIN THE SAME PROVINCE
MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Information and Communications;
Pursuant to Decision No. 39/2007/QĐ-TTg dated March 21, 2007 of the Prime Minister on the management of postal and telecommunications service rates;
At the proposal of the Director of the Telecommunications Department,
c) Enterprises may be granted permission for no more than one block out of the total three dual-frequency blocks (FDD) B
Article 1. Establishes connection charges for calls from fixed terrestrial telecommunications networks within the same province (hereinafter referred to as the intra-provincial network) to mobile information networks (hereinafter referred to as the mobile network) as follows:
1. In cases where the intra-provincial network and the mobile network connect directly with each other, the intra-provincial network initiating the call shall pay the mobile network a connection charge of 415 dong per minute for terminating the call.
2. In cases where the intra-provincial network and the mobile network connect through the domestic long-distance network, the intra-provincial network initiating the call shall pay the mobile network the connection charge as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article and pay the domestic long-distance network a connection charge for transferring the call according to the regulations on connection charges for transferred calls through the domestic long-distance network.
Article 2. The connection charges established under this Circular do not differentiate between regular hours, off-peak hours, and peak hours.
Article 3. The connection charges established under this Circular do not include value-added tax.
Article 4. This Circular takes effect from January 15, 2010. All previous provisions contrary to the provisions of this Circular are abolished.
Article 5. The Head of the Office, the Director of the Telecommunications Department, the Heads of units under the Ministry of Information and Communications, the General Directors, and the Directors of telecommunications enterprises are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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