This Decision sets forth the minimum international settlement rate for international PSTN telephone services inbound to Vietnam, taking effect from April 1, 2003. The rate shall not be lower than 0.32 USD per minute.
Scope of application
Enterprises providing international PSTN telephone services
Key points
- Enterprises providing international PSTN telephone services → negotiate international settlement rates not lower than 0.32 USD per minute
- Regardless of calls to fixed networks or mobile networks in Vietnam
- This Decision takes effect from April 1, 2003, and revokes previous related provisions that conflict with this Decision.
- Enterprises providing international PSTN telephone services → may actively negotiate international settlement rates appropriate with foreign partners.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Enterprises may increase revenue from international telephone services.
- Negative impact: End-users' costs may rise if international settlement rates are increased.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum international settlement rate?
The minimum international settlement rate shall not be lower than 0.32 USD per minute.
How can enterprises negotiate international settlement rates with foreign partners?
Enterprises may proactively negotiate and agree upon international settlement rates suitable with foreign partners.
Does this Decision apply to calls to fixed or mobile networks?
The rate applies regardless of calls to fixed or mobile networks in Vietnam.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect from April 1, 2003.
How will previous regulations related to international settlement rates be revoked?
All previous related regulations conflicting with this Decision are hereby revoked.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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NUMBER: 65/2003/QĐ-BBCVT |
HA NOI, March 28, 2003 |
DECISION
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS ON THE MINIMUM SETTLEMENT RATE FOR INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT TARIFFS FOR INCOMING INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE SERVICES THROUGH THE PSTN NETWORK
THE MINISTER OF POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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;
Pursuant to Decision No. 99/1998/QĐ-TTg dated May 26, 1998 of the Prime Minister on price and postal and telecommunications tariff management;
WHEREAS Circular No. 03/1999/TT-TCBĐ dated May 11, 1999 of the General Post Office provides guidance on implementing Decree No. 109/1997/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 1997 of the Government on postal services and telecommunications, 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 Department of Planning and Finance.
DECISION:
Article 1.
1. The international settlement rate for incoming international telephone services to Vietnam is the tariff that foreign operators pay to Vietnamese enterprises authorized to provide international telephone services through the PSTN network to connect incoming international calls to Vietnam.
2. Enterprises providing international telephone services through the PSTN network may negotiate and agree on appropriate international settlement rates with their foreign partners, but such rates must not be lower than 0.32 USD per minute, regardless of whether the call is made to a fixed or mobile network in Vietnam.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect from April 1, 2003. All previous regulations inconsistent with this Decision are hereby abolished.
Article 3. The Head 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 telephone services through the PSTN network, and related units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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Place of Receipt: |
DEPUTY MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Signed) Dang Dinh Lam |
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