Decision No. 55/2008/QD-BTTTT on basic tariff packages for fixed-line telephone services within the local area at subscribers' premises

Decision No. 55/2008/QD-BTTTT stipulates the basic tariff packages for fixed-line telephone services within the local area at subscribers' premises, applicable to standard telephone services, Fax, and data transmission within standard telephone bands. The tariffs are specifically determined and applied from January 1, 2009.

Document No.55/2008/QĐ-BTTTT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byLê Doãn Hợp — Bộ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorFinance; Information and Communications
FieldPricingTransport
Issued date12/12/2008
Effective date01/01/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 55/2008/QD-BTTTT stipulates the basic tariff packages for fixed-line telephone services within the local area at subscribers' premises, applicable to standard telephone services, Fax, and data transmission within standard telephone bands. The tariffs are specifically determined and applied from January 1, 2009.

Scope of application

Enterprises providing fixed-line telephone services within the local area and subscribers using these services.

Key points

  • Subscribers must pay a monthly subscription fee of 20,000 VND per device-month or 667 VND per device-day, along with a connection fee of 200 VND per minute.
  • The tariffs do not include value-added tax.
  • The billing method follows the principle of 1 minute + 1 minute, with calls under one minute counted as one minute.
  • Applies to fixed-line telephone services within the local area at subscribers' premises within the entire province or centrally-administered city.
  • This Decision takes effect from January 1, 2009, and revokes previous decisions.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Citizens will have to pay additional charges for fixed-line telephone services within the local area, but the tariffs are specifically defined.
  • Enterprises providing the service are responsible for implementing the new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly subscription fee?

The monthly subscription fee is 20,000 VND per device-month or 667 VND per device-day.

What is the connection fee?

The connection fee is 200 VND per minute.

How is the billing calculated?

The billing is calculated based on the principle of 1 minute + 1 minute, with calls under one minute counted as one minute.

To which areas does this Decision apply?

It applies to fixed-line telephone services within the local area at subscribers' premises within the entire province or centrally-administered city.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from January 1, 2009.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 55/2008/QĐ-BTTTT
Hanoi, December 12, 2008

Pursuant to …;

On basic tariff packages for fixed-line telephone services within the local calling area at subscriber premises

_____________________________

MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

- Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating 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 managing tariffs for postal and telecommunications services;

- Pursuant to Decision No. 155/2008/QĐ-TTg dated December 1, 2008 of the Prime Minister approving the adjustment plan for fixed-line telephone service tariffs within the local calling area and the correction document No. 2147/ĐC-TTg dated December 8, 2008 of the Prime Minister correcting Decision No. 155/2008/QĐ-TTg;

- At the proposal of the Director of the Telecommunications Department,

DECISION:

Clause 4 of Article 6Scope of Application

This applies to fixed-line telephone services within the local calling area at subscriber premises, including standard telephone services, fax services, and data transmission services over standard telephone channels within the local calling area, regardless of transmission technology and payment methods.

Article 2. Local Calling Area Tariff Zone

The local calling area tariff zone is the administrative boundary of the entire province or centrally-administered city.

Article 3. Tariff Calculation Method

The tariff calculation method is 01 minute + 01 minute; It shall be applied according to the following principle: A call lasting less than one minute shall be charged as one minute; Any remaining fraction of time at the end of a call that is less than one minute shall be rounded up to one minute.

Article 4. Local Calling Area Tariffs

When making calls from subscriber premises, subscribers using the services specified in Article 1 of this Decision must pay the service provider of fixed-line telephone services within the local calling area the following tariffs:

1. Monthly subscription fee: 20,000 VND per month per device or daily subscription fee: 667 VND per day per device.

2. Call charge: 200 VND per minute.

Article 5.The tariffs prescribed in this Decision do not include value-added tax.

Article 6.This Decision takes effect from January 1, 2009. Decision No. 809/2000/QĐ-TCBĐ dated September 15, 2000 of the General Post Office on setting fixed-line telephone subscription fees and local calling charges at subscriber premises and other provisions contrary to this Decision are hereby repealed.

Article 7. The Head of the Office, the Director of the Telecommunications Department, Heads of units under the Ministry of Information and Communications, Chairmen of Management Boards, General Directors, and Directors of enterprises providing fixed-line telephone services within the local calling area, and Heads of relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Le Doan Hop
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